General's Office has distanced itself from the reported arrest of noted Uzbek journalist and film director Abdukarim Mirzaev in Turkey, saying it is not pursuing him for any reason. ( read original story ...)
Iraq devalues currency by a fifth as oil-price collapse hits
Iraq has devalued its local currency by a fifth as it battles a deep financial crisis triggered by the collapse in the global oil price. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced on Saturday that it ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s capital to ban gatherings larger than four as coronavirus deaths rise
South Korea's capital Seoul and surrounding areas banned gatherings of more than four people over the Christmas and New Year holidays as the country recorded its highest daily death toll from the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Tightens Seoul Curbs After Record Death Toll
South Korea banned gatherings of more than four people in the capital and surrounding areas Monday as the country recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll since the epidemic began. While ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea defends ban on anti-Pyongyang leaflets after ‘inane’ law slammed in US
Senior South Korea's politicians have moved to defend the government's decision to criminalise anti-Pyongyang leaflet launches following stinging criticism from abroad over the new law. Activists have ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s 5G download speed fastest globally: Report
The country's three major mobile carriers promised earlier this year to spend up to 25.7 trillion won until 2022 to update network infrastructure and establish nationwide 5G coverage. ( read original story ...)
Korea’s Exports Gain in Early Trade Data Despite Virus Surge
South Korea’s early trade data showed exports continuing to rise in December despite a raging pandemic, though the pace of gains slowed as some countries placed stricter curbs on activity. Exports ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s biggest city closes parks to keep lid on coronavirus
Myanmar closed off public gardens, parks and a lake in its biggest city Yangon on Monday, hoping to prevent a spike in coronavirus cases during year-end holidays. City officials trying to protect ... ( read original story ...)
Report Details Military Links of Major Myanmar Telco Firm
Mytel, Myanmar’s second-largest telecoms network, functions as a major source of revenue for the Tatmadaw. Among those engaged in tracing the knotted web of economic ties surrounding the crouched ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar to Start Joint Projects With Three Asian Countries
Major infrastructure projects planned with Thai, Singaporean and Korean firms in the nation’s commercial hub are nearing the construction phase, the government said. ( read original story ...)