Charges have been dropped against a Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who was accused in a 2012 car crash that killed a Bangkok police officer, Thai police said Friday. Lt. Col. ( read original story ...)
Viber eyes banking, e-commerce services in Philippines in 3 years
A few years from now, people in the Philippines will be able to send money to each other on Viber or browse a catalog and buy some products on Viber and exchange with their banks," Djamel Agaoua said. ( read original story ...)
UN sustainability goals set standard for Japanese businesses
As Akio Toyoda revealed the extent of the fallout from coronavirus in May, the head of the world’s second-largest carmaker concluded his 20-minute address with a promise to tackle ambitious targets ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not much hope’: Macau casinos see deepening losses as virus slams China travel
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Casinos in the world’s biggest gambling hub Macau are staring at heavy losses for the second quarter, with “not much hope” for a near-term recovery as a resurgence in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Couple Acquitted Of Rioting Charges
A Hong Kong couple were found not guilty of rioting during last year's pro-democracy protests on Friday in a ruling that could see hundreds of others avoid jail time. More than 9,000 people were ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s So Much Worse Than Anyone Expected.’ Why Hong Kong’s National Security Law Is Having Such a Chilling Effect
But he did not name the fear that prompted him to abandon his commentaries—at least not until he left Hong Kong. “The day [the national security law] passed I just couldn’t write anything. I stared at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protesters Are Still Fighting the Good Fight
It has been almost a month since the Chinese Communist Party enacted its invasive “security” law — better called the oppression law. If there had been any doubt before the law’s taking effect that its ... ( read original story ...)
Why we should invite Hong Kong businesses to move to the United States
In June, China imposed its draconian national security law on Hong Kong, extending the reach of the Communist Party’s security apparatus throughout the territory. Now businesses want out. A survey ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit
Wan-ji, who started the dry cleaner at the age of 14 to help support his family, says people began leaving behind unwanted laundry in recent years when clothes became more afforda ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s parliament approves proposal to rename China Airlines
(CNN) — Renaming a company is always going to be a complicated undertaking, but rarely does it hit the levels of controversy currently swirling around China Airlines, Taiwan's largest air carrier. ( read original story ...)