Dr. Sandra Jordan, chancellor at USC Aiken, announced Friday that she will be retiring effective June 30, 2021. ( read original story ...)
How Thailand became Asia’s toothless tiger
Thailand was once an economic tiger that rocked world markets. Not any more, with tourism decimated but the pandemic and GDP set to shrink by around 7% in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Airlines reports $453 mln net loss due to COVID-19
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reported a net loss of $453 million in the first nine months of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company said on Friday in a financial report. HANOI, Oct 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names contractor to build its future fighter jet
Japan is determined to restart its indigenous fighter aircraft capabilities, and the company it selected to build its F-X aircraft is the only local one with the relevant experience. ( read original story ...)
Financial incentives for frontline health workers
Leading global health organizations and researchers spoke to Devex about how to create financial incentive packages that achieve a "triple win” for health workers, health systems, and populations in ... ( read original story ...)
9th Macao Business Aviation Exhibition held in Macao
People visit the 9th Macao Business Aviation Exhibition in Macao, south China, Oct. 30, 2020. The 9th Macao Business Aviation Exhibition, the 10th China (Macao) International Yacht Import and Export ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank Website Now Live
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201030005259/en/ The Ministry of Culture announces that the Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank website comes online on the 17th October. ( read original story ...)
Katie Price appears as loved-up as ever with beau Carl Woods in the Maldives
Katie, who has been using a wheelchair since July following her accident, is understood to have used her getaway in the Maldives to plan her comeback ... plans,' and the pair are also believed to have ... ( read original story ...)
Govt permits potato imports from Bhutan without licence
The government on Friday permitted imports of potatoes from Bhutan without a licence, a move aimed at boosting domestic supply and control prices of the agricultural commodity.The imports are allowed ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar companies eyeing more exports to US, says Qatari commercial attaché
Sourcing Opportunities for US Buyers’, hosted by the US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC), in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB). “Qatar's private sector is thriving, particularly our small ... ( read original story ...)