Thailand is being challenged by an infection cluster among migrant workers after keeping the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year. ( read original story ...)
Germany opposes arms embargo against Turkey
Greece has called for European leaders to apply stronger pressure on Ankara over its actions in the eastern Mediterranean, but the appeals have largely fallen on deaf ears. ( read original story ...)
Trump voices concern about U.S. trade deficit in call with Vietnam PM
U.S. President Donald Trump raised concern about his country's trade deficit with Vietnam in a phone call on Tuesday with its Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the White House said. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tax on Chinese cold-rolled steel
Vietnam has imposed anti-dumping duties on some coil or sheet cold-rolled steel products that originated from China for five years starting Dec. 28, its industry and trade ministry said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Trump complains to Vietnam over trade deficit, urges ‘bold’ action
President Donald Trump on Tuesday conveyed his concerns to Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc over U.S. trade deficits w ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Baby boom in the Philippines
The BBC visits one maternity unit to see how the country's health system is preparing for a baby boom. Up Next, Video, 00:02:21Can face masks help people sing together again? ( read original story ...)
Top Japan law firm to let foreign lawyers become equity partners
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has become the first of Japan’s Big Four law firms to let foreign lawyers become full equity partners, as the quartet fights international rivals for advisory work on ... ( read original story ...)
Karima Baloch: Dissidents accuse Pakistan of murdering exiled activist
A Pakistani activist living in exile after openly criticising the military has been found dead in Canada, prompting claims that she was murdered by the state.The body of 37-year-old Karima Baloch ... ( read original story ...)
US dangles billions for Indonesia normalising ties with Israel
Financial agency’s chief said the US could double its $1bn portfolio if Indonesia establishes relations with Israel. ( read original story ...)
Cross-cultural understanding – Korean drama producer’s success key in Indonesia
A co-CEO of Seoul-based content producer Blend Company, Park, 37, makes dramas, music videos and other contents that are a blend of cross-cultural traits and therefore can target Indonesia, a major ... ( read original story ...)