The Nepal Election Commission on Sunday refused to recognise either of the factions of the Nepal Communist Party--one led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the other by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav ... ( read original story ...)
The worst of Malaysia’s Covid-19 measures is yet to come: Sin Chew Daily columnist
The writer says Malaysians need to work together and ensure the second Movement Control Order implemented is a success.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia: Government Steps Up Attacks on LGBT People
(Bangkok) – The Malaysian government should renounce a cabinet minister’s proposal to increase criminal penalties against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, Human Rights Watch said ... ( read original story ...)
Go Digital ASEAN country launch: Digital skills to address Malaysia’s COVID-19 economic impact
The programme focuses on closing the digital gap across ASEAN, in support of the vision set out by the ACCMSME’s Action Agenda on Digitalisation of ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus boom for Malaysia’s rubber glove industry loses shine amid worker rights abuses
Even as the coronavirus pandemic propels profits in Malaysia's burgeoning rubber glove industry to new heights, widespread accusations of forced labour amid increasing competition from China and ... ( read original story ...)
Go Digital ASEAN initiative to train 15,000 youths, micro entrepreneurs in Malaysia
Go Digital ASEAN programme, which focuses on closing the digital gap across the region, has reached Malaysian shores and is set to provide training for up to 15,000 underemployed youths and micro ... ( read original story ...)
Cobalt becomes most produced car in Uzbekistan last year
The State Statistics Committee has provided information on cars produced in January-December 2020. According to the report, in 2020, UzAuto Motors produced 79,908 units of Cobalt cars, making it top ... ( read original story ...)
Senior North Korean Diplomat Defected To South: Reports
A senior North Korean diplomat who was acting ambassador to Kuwait has defected to the South with his family, reports said Monday. ( read original story ...)
‘Lost decade’ possible for South Korea as employment prospect dims among young job seekers
Dozens of people line up to learn about unemployment benefits at an employment assistance center in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, earlier this month. Korea last year suffered its worst job loss in 22 years, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Eyes Rich Nation Status as Economy Holds Up
South Korea probably ended 2020 with less economic scarring than its developed peers and comparable income levels, as exports helped drive a recovery even with multiple waves of the coronavirus making ... ( read original story ...)