Seven Philippine firms plan to go public or offer real estate investment trusts (REIT) this year, the stock exchange said on Monday, representing a spurt in capital market activity in an economy still ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Japan: Tokyo braces for fresh state of emergency as cases spike
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has so far held off on declaring another emergency as it could slow his push to keep the country’s economy going. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan exposed India thru’ dossier, says Qureshi
India wants to destabilise Pakistan and create unrest. EU DisinfoLab exposed [New Delhi] by disclosing that India was propagating against Pakistan through 750 fake websites and hundreds of NGOs. The ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine hesitancy rises in Indonesia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say questions about the potential use of pork products in vaccines may hamper COVID-19 vaccination campaign. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s teflon president rides out the pandemic
What stood out in Indonesia’s pandemic year was the resilience of the political status quo amid an endless first wave of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Air Macau increases mainland routes available for CNY period
Local carrier Air Macau has increased the number of Mainland China destination in February, with this year's Chinese New Year holiday peri ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city expects more than 50 Covid-19 cases as respiratory specialist warns against changing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong was expected to record more than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday, according to a medical source, though a respiratory expert cautioned the city was not yet in a position to reopen schools ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who assisted one of the Hong Kong fugitives in Shenzhen threatened with loss of licence
A mainland Chinese lawyer who helped one of the 10 Hong Kong fugitives jailed last week in Shenzhen for illegally crossing the border has been informed by authorities that his license could be revoked ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks greet 2021 with rally in tech firms while Chinese telco, oil giants slump
Hong Kong, China stocks are making a positive start to trading on the first day of 2021 as technology stocks lead gainers. Chinese telco and oil giants slide amid concerns about US delisting moves. ( read original story ...)
Taxi driver in Taiwan offers free rides in return for singing karaoke
Tu Ching Liang’s videos of warbling passengers have been viewed millions of times ... ( read original story ...)