South Korea says 40 more coronavirus patients have died in the past 24 hours, the highest daily number since the pandemic began. ( read original story ...)
Re-telling 2020, with forecasts for Thailand’s future
As the year we all want to end finally does, Life asks leading people from various professions to reflect how Covid-19 affected their industry and to look ahead for the year to come ... ( read original story ...)
These Are the Winners and Losers in Japan’s 2020 Stock Market
More time at home, reduced mobility and billionaire Masayoshi Son helped drive stocks in Japan in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic became the dominating force separating winners from losers. ( read original story ...)
Can Bangladesh become a knowledge economy?
As we say goodbye to the terrible year of 2020 and enter not just a new year in 2021 but a new decade to 2030, it is time to look ahead with some sense of optimism for our country over the coming ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia Sells Stake in India Venture to Tata for $38 Million
AirAsia Group Bhd., hit by the coronavirus pandemic that’s decimated passenger demand, is selling its 32.7% stake in AirAsia India Ltd. to its partner Tata Sons Ltd. for about $38 million. ( read original story ...)
Macau says helped bust US$1.8bln rogue POS terminal ring
Macau’s Judiciary Police announced on Tuesday that the force had helped, with mainland authorities, to break up an alleged rogue point-of-sale (POS) machine operation in Macau thought to have ... ( read original story ...)
Macau Xmas visitor tally better than all Nov, Oct: govt
Macau’s daily average visitor arrivals from December 23 to 27 inclusive – referred to by the local tourism authority as “Christmas” season – showed a double-digit percentage increase sequentially, and ... ( read original story ...)
Ooredoo Maldives rolls out 5G, 5G AirFibre services
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the commercial launch of its 5G services in the Maldives, with the initial rollout covering a large percentage of the capital city of Male, including key business hubs, ... ( read original story ...)
Probe: Lax oversight let alleged cheats get Cyprus passport
Authorities in Cyprus should consider stripping citizenship from a dozen individuals over their alleged involvement in acts of theft and fraud, according to the findings ... ( read original story ...)
NYE: Bahrain orders 2 courts to handle Covid-19 violations during New Year celebrations
Bahrain's Court of Cassation President, Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Vice Chairman, Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al Buainain on Tuesday issued an edict involving violations of Covid-19 mandatory ... ( read original story ...)