He said the contractor's failure to deliver the ships was only highlighted in 2019, long after his tenure as defence minister.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan plots its future with the help of the enlightened past
In an ambitious plan involving hundreds of international scholars, the Republic of Uzbekistan is scouring the world for literary artifacts from the nation’s history. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan invites bids for its stake in joint venture with Coca-Cola
The government of Uzbekistan on Friday invited potential investors to express interest in its stake in a joint venture with Coca-Cola and said Rothschild was its exclusive advisor for the planned deal ... ( read original story ...)
Resolution of Karabakh conflict crucial for ensuring sustainable dev’t throughout CIS – President of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan welcomes the agreements reached with the active assistance of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat ... ( read original story ...)
Letter: GSP+ application and human rights situation in Uzbekistan
We are writing following the European Commission’s 30 November delegated regulation adding Uzbekistan to the list of GSP+ beneficiary countries. We believe that many of the salient shortcomings ... ( read original story ...)
GM’s union in South Korea approves second tentative labour deal – union official
The union representing workers for General Motors Co in South Korea have voted in favour of a preliminary labour deal with the automaker, a union official told Reuters on Friday. The result came ... ( read original story ...)
Timeline: Thailand’s Coups, Kings and Protests
Student pro-democracy protests end in a crackdown in which 77 people die, according to official estimates. On Oct. 14, King Bhumibol intervenes and announces the resignation of the military government ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports local infections as measures to restart tourism begin
Thailand has four new local coronavirus infections, health officials said on Friday, just as the country has started reopening for tourists after months of keeping the virus at bay. A 67-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Iran is building something new at an underground nuclear site
Building work comes a year after Tehran claimed enrichment progress at the Fordo site, and as it seeks leverage ahead of possible new talks with Washington. ( read original story ...)
Images show fresh construction work at Iran’s Fordo nuclear site
Tehran expected to be asked to explain satellite photos at meeting for signatories to nuclear deal ... ( read original story ...)