COLOMBO -- Terminal operators of Sri Lanka's Colombo Port on Thursday told media that they are not affected by the economic crisis in the country and port activities will continue seamlessly.

Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Prasantha Jayamanna said that the port continues its operations as usual. (Sri Lanka-Port-Economic Crisis)

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SINGAPORE -- The Singapore purchasing managers' index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, edged up 0.1 points from the previous month to post a slightly faster rate of expansion at 50.4 this May.

The overall manufacturing sector has expanded for 23 consecutive months, said the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management on Thursday. (Singapore-PMI-May)

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PORT MORESBY -- Micronesian Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kandhi Elieisar said on Thursday that Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's "cloud visit" to the Federated States of Micronesia highlighted the mature and strong relations between the two countries.

Welcoming the "cloud visit", or a video meeting, paid by the Chinese state councilor, Elieisar said China has been sincere and cordial in conducting pragmatic, productive cooperation with Micronesia since the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Micronesia-China-Ties)

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PORT MORESBY -- China and the Cook Islands on Thursday pledged efforts to deepen bilateral practical cooperation and promote closer relations.

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown and visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the pledge during a meeting via video. Wang is here on a visit to Papua New Guinea, the seventh leg of his current tour to Pacific island countries starting from May 26. (PNG-Chinese FM-Cook Islands) Enditem

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