The first in Southeast Asia to reopen its economy, Vietnam’s hotels and resorts are discounting paradise to make it more attractive to local travelers.
Monpura island in Bangladesh lights up with solar mini-grids
A joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) at the Ministry of …
China Loosens Business Travel From Korea and Germany, Pressuring Other Countries
As businesses world-wide struggle to resume operations, two planeloads of German executives traveling to China in coming days are raising pressure on foreign rivals to resume international business …
A US destroyer challenged China’s vast South China Sea claims as tensions rise in the strategic waterway
Destroyer USS Mustin, which had an “unsafe” encounter with a Chinese ship last month, pushed back on China’s claims Thursday.
US Revocation On Hong Kong: Big Symbolism, Less Certain Effect
The law would punish subversion and other perceived threats to China’s control over Hong Kong, to which Beijing promised autonomy for 50 years under a deal forge before it regaine …
It’s a serious mistake to jeopardize Hong Kong’s special status: Myron Brilliant
CNBC’s Kelly Evans discusses China’s new security law that cracks down on Hong Kong with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and John Rutledge of Safanad.
Coronavirus to ‘dwarf’ Australia’s aid resources, forcing redirect of funding to health security, stability and economic recovery
The spread of COVID-19 will “dwarf” Australia’s aid resources and force a rethink of how to help and maintain a strategic presence in the region, according to a new government strategy.
Qatar Airways maintains ‘flexible, agile network’ amid Covid-19 challenges
Qatar Airways has maintained a flexible and agile network since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic although Covid-19 lockdowns have led to an almost complete standstill in airline travel …
UNHCR helps displaced Syrian-Armenians facing hardship amid pandemic
Syrians who fled conflict to the land of their ancestors in Armenia are struggling to restart their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR has stepped in to provide support. Life was tough for George …
Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit …