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 ...)
Vietnam, Timor-Leste to maintain mutual support at regional, int’l forums
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, Adaljiza Albertina Xavier Reis Magno, via videoconferencing ... ( read original story ...)
Reports point towards Bahrain pre-season test agreed
Before the 2021 season officially starts, there will be traditional test days. Normally, the Barcelona circuit is the host for these test days, but for some time now rumours have been spreading that ... ( read original story ...)