South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization ... ( read original story ...)
Business group backs ‘right-sizing’ the bloated gov’t bureaucracy
A business group has strongly supported a proposed bill in the Senate calling for the streamlining of government functions and reducing the “bloated” Philippine bureaucracy. Jose Luis Yulo Jr., ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine property outlook: Gearing for economic rebound in 2021
Both the Philippine economy and property sector have ... Colliers sees a faster pace of recovery in major hubs such as Cebu IT and business parks once market sentiment improves. ( read original story ...)
ANZ India Business Chamber signs MoU with SpringUp Capital to help start-ups
The chamber, headquartered in Chennai, is also working with a number of Australian brands to expand in the Indian market, particularly in the fields of education, franchising, health supplements, ... ( read original story ...)
One Good Thing: Hong Kong street refrigerator keeps giving
Most people who head to Woosung Street in Hong Kong’s old-school neighborhood of Jordan are visiting its popular restaurants serving everything from curries to seafood. Others may be headed for a lone ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar edge past Tunisia in four-nation friendly opener
Tournament is being held as Qatar and three other teams prepare for the World Championship in Egypt next month ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s prime minister offers to discuss early election
Armenia's prime minister said Friday he was ready to discuss the possibility of holding an early parliamentary election, but rejected opposition demands to step down ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s Embattled PM Broaches Snap Elections
Armenia’s beleaguered prime minister has for the first time signaled a willingness to hold early parliamentary elections as opposition groups mount pressure for his resignation over the handling of a ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s leader backs early vote next year after mass protests
Opposition is calling for PM Pashinyan’s resignation over his handling of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan. ( read original story ...)
Georgia judge throws out GOP request to limit ballot drop box hours
A Fulton County judge on Thursday rejected a Republican-led push to close off absentee ballot drop boxes after normal business hours. ( read original story ...)