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The massive project, however, has had a devastating effect on the human and natural environment. The damming of the Yangtze River created a reservoir that flooded 632 square kilometers , taking out hundreds of towns and villages and displacing more than 1.2 million people. It submerged hundreds of factories, mines, and waste dumps, allowing industrial pollutants and garbage to enter the reservoir. The reservoir has also threatened the habitats of birds, fish, and other wildlife populations. Asia has a number of state-of-the-art engineering marvels that solve complex infrastructural problems. South Asia: Less Vulnerable To Global Financial Turmoil On March, the 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers ’ Meeting was held in Langkawi, Malaysia. On 16 March, the 10 defense ministers signed a joint declaration with a focus on regional security cooperation, especially against terrorist threats posed by groups like the Islamic State . ASEAN was established in August 1967 with the purpose of accelerati...

The Bank’s work also spans across several development goals and cross-cutting initiatives. ADB celebrates Gender Month during March every year as an opportunity to reflect on progress made in promoting gender equality and encourage increased participation of women in building a stronger and more prosperous Asia and the Pacific region. Bank boards can drive growth and profits while spurring positive social change by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women. Diversity And Sensitivity In The Workplace: Understanding Asian Pacific American Staff On March 2, the 24th meeting of the ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee was held in Jakarta. In addition, an aggressive cut of subsidies in India has released funds for development needs, and an increase in ventures underpublic-private partnershipssuch as in renewable energy is also aiding the growth momentum. South Asian countries are expected to continue a strong growth trajectory in coming years--up to 6.7% is projected...

Aliyah Boston scored 10 points and 16 rebounds as top-seeded South Carolina had to ride its strong defense to a win over Miami on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Collin Gillespie scored 20 points, Eric Dixon hit a big 3-pointer late and second-seeded Villanova fended off seventh-seeded Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Gabe Kalscheur scored 22 points and 11th-seeded Iowa State surprised Wisconsin in the Badgers’ backyard, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a victory Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Alexandar Georgiev made a season-high 44 saves for his seventh career shutout, Chris Krieder broke a scoreless tie late in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Sunday night. No. 3 seed Texas Tech relied on stops and free throws during a closing 10-1 run that carried it to a victory over the 11th-seeded Fighting Irish on Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Isaiah W...