A leaked draft of Iraq’s state budget sent Iraqis into a panic on Thursday as it confirmed the government’s intentions to devalue the national currency, the Iraqi dinar, and cut salaries to cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand eases curbs on travel
The government is easing travel restrictions for citizens from 56 countries to boost the country's pandemic-hit tourism industry, though visitors will be required to undergo a mandatory two-week hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam denies currency manipulation allegations
Vietnam is pushing back against U.S. allegations of currency manipulation after the Treasury Department accused the country and Switzerland of unfair practices. ( read original story ...)
Senator asks Trump to ‘personally intervene’ in Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam war hero
A military veteran senator and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee has sent a letter directly to President Donald Trump, seeking his review for a potential Medal of Honor upgrade for a Green ... ( read original story ...)
Animal Welfare Group Saves 24 Cats and Dogs from Death by Shutting Down Vietnam Slaughterhouse
The owners of a cat meat restaurant and slaughterhouse in Vietnam reached out to Four Paws looking for help with leaving the trade and adopting out the animals under their care. ( read original story ...)
The US declares Switzerland and Vietnam as currency manipulators in the final days of Trump’s administration
Joe Biden's incoming administration, according to a chief emerging markets strategist. ( read original story ...)
Takashi Oka, Journalist Who Interpreted Japan for U.S., Dies at 96
A former war crimes trial interpreter, he was the first native-born Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times and a longtime correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator appeals court ruling on two nuclear reactors
Japan's nuclear regular said on Thursday it had filed an appeal to overturn a court ruling requiring two reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power Co be kept shut. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Covid vaccine to be given ‘free of charge’
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Faisal Sultan, has made it clear that Covid-19 vaccine will be purchased by the government and ... ( read original story ...)
China moon mission returns to Earth, vaulting nation into ranks of space powers
The Chang’e-5 capsule touched down safely, stirring national pride and fulfilling a step toward leader Xi Jinping’s “space dream.” ... ( read original story ...)