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Myanmar to make civil service pensions compulsory under proposed legislation, report says
Myanmar will make pension contributions compulsory for the civil service under proposed legislation that is now with the Cabinet, according to the Myanmar Times, a local English language newspaper. U …
Iran hits hawkish US expert with symbolic sanctions
Iran on Sunday imposed symbolic sanctions on a hawkish former expert with the White House National Security Council, Iranian state media reported. A statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the …
World Bank to finance $202mn for Bangladesh’s food storage capacity
Eight public modern grain storage steel silo complexes for rice and wheat will be constructed in eight different districts …
Samsung crafts India comeback as anti-China wave surges
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is forging a comeback in India’s smartphone market with a new range of budget devices and a ramped-up online presence, aiming to recoup ground ceded to Chinese rivals such …
10 US Companies With Highest Revenue Exposure To China
Relations between the United States and China have worsened over the last few years. The trade tariffs, the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong security law, the closure of consulates, and China’s …
Nepal govt’s decision to recommend Sushil Bhatt as CEO of Office of the Investment Board sparks criticism
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is likely to appoint Sushil Bhatt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the “Office of the Investment Board”, who has close links with foreign companies including …
Multiple bombs explode outside jail compound in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad
Sohrab Qaderi, a provincial council member in Jalalabad, said a huge car bomb explosion was followed by at least two smaller bomb blasts outside a government-run prison.
Philippines Puts Capital Manila Back on a Stricter Lockdown
The Philippines will put its capital Manila back on a stricter lockdown starting Tuesday as coronavirus cases surged more than fivefold after easing its curbs in June.
Duterte: No more money for food, financial assistance
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday evening again claimed that the Philippines has no more money for financial assistance for the poor, as he said the savings of the country are only for a drizzle and …