South Korea bans large gatherings and removes fans from professional sports in unprecedented restrictions, as New Zealand keeps schools and businesses shut. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s position in the wave of relocation of global supply chains
Tran Thai Binh and Duong Thi Minh Han from LNT & Partners share how the country can compete with others in attracting more of the relocating investment. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s long-term outlook ‘stable’: Standard & Poor’s
ISLAMABAD: The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) rating agency on Thursday affirmed Pakistan’s ‘B-’ long-term and ‘B’ short-term sovereign rating while maintaining ‘stable’ long-term outlook. The New York-based ... ( read original story ...)
Jokowi’s Indonesia Needs a Lot More Than a Reboot
The country’s first recession in two decades and a spreading pandemic heighten the urgency of attracting foreign cash. ( read original story ...)
Spat at, segregated, policed: Hong Kong’s dark-skinned minorities say they’ve never felt accepted
People with dark skin in the Chinese city have long complained about discrimination in education, employment, and housing -- allegations supported by a number of studies over the years. ( read original story ...)
Could Chinese Missiles Really Wipe Out Taiwan’s Air Force?
Taiwan's air force relies on bases that could possibly be hit by a surprise attack. Could Taiwan find a way to counter this threat? After dithering for weeks, on August 15 the Trump administration ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths in a single day
(Xinhua) -- Two more patients infected with COVID-19 have died in the Maldives as the country's case count continues to rise, local media citing the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported here ... ( read original story ...)
Pinay in Maldives shares experience in COVID-stricken tourist destination
A 38-year-old Pinay customer service manager for 11 years in a leading provider of cleaning and sanitation solutions to the Maldivian hospitality industry has recounted what she has gone through in a ... ( read original story ...)
A country-by-country guide to visiting Asia: Only the Maldives will welcome you with open arms
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that ... ( read original story ...)
PSG, A Club Transformed, Allow Qatar To Bask In Limelight Of Champions League Final
The club's first appearance in the final of Europe's elite club competition comes in the month it celebrates its 50th birthday, yet the starting point for all this was June 30, 2011. That was when ... ( read original story ...)