Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd is looking to return some planes to lessors and shrink its fleet, Group CEO Tony Fernandes said on Thursday. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban Welcome Trump Tweet on Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan by Christmas
The Taliban on Thursday welcomed an announcement by President Donald Trump on pulling out U.S. troops by Christmas. It was "a positive step towards the implementation of (the) Doha agreement," a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Says Has Audience With King Next Week
Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said he has been granted an audience with the king on Tuesday. “At the meeting, I will present documentation of the strong and convincing majority of MPs, as ... ( read original story ...)
‘To Protect Myself And My Family’: Saudi Critics Abroad Fear Long Reach Of The Crown
let's come and have a clear the air talk and we'll go back to business as usual,'" he says. "We didn't buy that." The family thought it might be a trap. Within a few days, Khalid says, two of Saad's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fincy Pulls Out of Controversial Chinese-Backed Gambling Hub in Myanmar
Singapore-based fintech Fincy has cut ties with the Yatai New City project in Karen State after media reports linked its Chinese backers to illegal financial activities. ( read original story ...)
Huawei unveils ‘cloud+AI+IoT synergy’ trend, to revolutionise Thai smart business
Huawei has launched a synergy-based ecosystem between the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to help reduce costs, improve efficiency and boost service ... ( read original story ...)
US trade deficit with Vietnam balloons to record high, as Trump administration launches currency probe
Just days after the Trump administration announced a probe into currency manipulation by Vietnam, its trade deficit with the nation skyrocketed to an all-time high. ( read original story ...)
A peek inside Vietnam’s edtech industry
Vietnam seeks another edtech breakthrough, and Reliance Industries’ retail unit bags more money from investors. ( read original story ...)
Vingroup app digitizes mom and pop shops in Vietnam
Vietnam's biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, has recently launched a mobile app for mom and pop retail stores, helping to digitize a traditional business that has been upended by modern convenience ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Says He’ll Ensure Budget Is Passed on Time
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will intervene ... on Nov. 16 to pass and reconcile their versions of the measure. Economic managers and business groups said the 2021 budget will help in ... ( read original story ...)