SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) — An arrested underwear tycoon allegedly said he delivered US$8 million to North Korea in 2019 to help promote … including one surrounding a massive property development …
No internet and illegal jeans: the realities of life in North Korea
North Korea is the sixth most corrupt country in the world North … The rest are effectively confined to the countryside, where conditions can be tough and provisions scarce. Property sales and …
Ex-IT engineer allegedly stole 58 iPhones from Clear Creek ISD, shipped them to Russia, Uzbekistan
A former network engineer at Clear Creek Independent School District has been accused of stealing 58 cellphones and shipping them to Russia and Uzbekistan, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s …
SEVEN acquires AMC’s equity stake in cinema business in Saudi Arabia
Under the new agreement, the company will acquire AMC’s equity stake in the cinema business in the kingdom to gain 100 per cent ownership. SEVEN will also retain intellectual property rights and the …
U.S. and allies mark anniversary of Myanmar coup with more sanctions
Myanmar’s military parade to mark the 72nd Armed Forces Day in the capital Naypyitaw, Myanmar March 27, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo …
What My 3-Week Trip to Vietnam Reveals About the Reality of a Carbon Footprint
Calculating the carbon footprint of a trip in Vietnam was a stark reminder of how flights and luxury hotels are wrecking balls environmentally. For our Viewpoint series, Skift invites thought leaders, …
China housing sector showing signs of grit
Festival holiday, normally a slow season for home sales in China, has seen transactions pick up for pre-owned homes in some major Chinese cities, which experts say signals a potential rebound in the …
Why The Maldives Must Be Number One On Your Bucket List
The Maldives are a posh honeymoon/ vacation spot where guests choose overwater bungalows or sunning beach villas. But they are only three feet above water and could be washed away by 2100, so get …
Central Bank governor. Growth forecast in Armenia construction, industry sectors
High growth in the construction sector of Armenia is predicted in 2023 as well. Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), Martin Galstyan, told this to a press conference Tuesday. He predicted …
Mongolia moves to seize power to shut down internet, control social media
The Mongolian parliament passed a multipronged law last week that would ban users from posting information about any public official without express government consent. Any information shared in …