Ending speculations of whether or not it would come to India and where in the country, Elon Musk's Tesla has set up it's office in Bengaluru, even as ... ( read original story ...)
US-China trade war: expect Biden to change tactics towards Beijing, but not the goals
It is clear Biden feels there is unfinished business from the Obama years that was not covered in Trump’s tariff-dominated approach to trade talks with China, and Beijing should not expect an end to ... ( read original story ...)
Macau to collect biometric data from all visitors to fight identity fraud
Visitors to Macau will likely soon be required to provide biometric data to city authorities on entrance, with a draft bill set to be tabled in the legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader likens Capitol attack to pro-democracy protests, accuses U.S. of “double standards”
Comparing anger over U.S. Capitol assault to support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, Carrie Lam urges U.S. to "set aside their double standards." ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, dozens of arrests for pro-democracy activities will have a chilling effect
Some 8,000 miles from the U.S. Capitol, democracy in Hong Kong also came under assault last week. On Jan. 6, Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and lawyers for their ... ( read original story ...)
First came political crimes. Now, a digital crackdown descends on Hong Kong.
Internet restrictions and mass seizure of devices demonstrate how police are broadly wielding new powers under the national security law. ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Dissident’s Daring Escape
Two Danes face threats from Beijing for planning a fake climate crisis to help Ted Hui get to the West. ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Over 1,000kg confiscated meat disposed; Covid-19 tally still at 173
Officers of the Halal Food Control Division of the Syariah Affairs Department disposed of nearly 1,601.1 kilogrammes of confiscated chicken and beef at Sungai Paku landfill in Telisai, Tutong. ( read original story ...)
Royal Brunei Replaces Chand, Appoints New CEO
Royal Brunei has named airline veteran Khalidkhan bin Hj Asmakhan as its new CEO, replacing former airline head Karam Chand. The change in CEO was effective Jan. 6, Royal Brunei said in a memo to its ... ( read original story ...)
ONLINE: Crane Conservation in the Kigdom of Bhutan
Explore the many ways Bhutanese culture intersects with conservation strategies, policies, research and protected area designations for Black-necked Cranes. Please join us on Thursday, Jan. 21, for ... ( read original story ...)