The border district of Mae Sot is on alert for a large number of Thais working in a casino in Myawaddy to flee the continued spread of the coronavirus in Myanmar. Opas Kankawinpong, director-general ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar orders 30 million coronavirus vaccines from India
Zaw Htay, the President Office director-general said that Myanmar chose the vaccine because it can be stored in a temperature between 2 to 8 degrees centigrade that is suitable as per the country's te ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s foreign trade reaches over US$7.6bil in Q1 of FY 2020-21
Myanmar's foreign trade has reached over US$7.6 billion in the first quarter of present fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 starting in October last year, according to the figures released by the Commerce ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s $7bn battle: Tanker seizure ‘slap in the face’ to South Korea
Iran’s capture of a South Korean-flagged tanker at sea last week has been described by the US as extortion. But Tehran says it is Seoul that is the hostage taker — accusing it of holding $7bn of its ... ( read original story ...)
Iran will expel UN nuclear inspectors unless sanctions are lifted -lawmaker
Iran will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors unless U.S. sanctions are lifted by a Feb. 21 deadline set by the hardline-dominated parliament, a lawmaker said on Saturday.Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Cyprus lockdown begins; Vietnam limits flights for lunar new year
Lockdown comes after explosion in cases across Cyprus; China records 69 new cases; Vietnam will only allow necessary flights to enter country ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s Communists convene away from prying eyes to choose leaders
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has begun its secretive five-yearly reshuffle to select the leaders who will steer one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies through the coronavirus pandemic, trade ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to Limit Inbound Flights Ahead of Lunar New Year
Vietnam will limit flights bringing citizens home from now until the end of the Lunar New Year in mid-February, when big gatherings indoors are expected, to reduce coronavirus risks, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
New Coronavirus Variant Found in Travellers From Brazil: Japan Government
A new coronavirus variant was detected in four travellers from Brazil, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, marking an advance in changes to the pandemic virus. The new variant is different from ... ( read original story ...)
Daraz Xpedite launched for the aspiring youth of Bangladesh
On 9 January, the country’s most popular online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh has initiated a unique program titled ‘Daraz Xpedite’ for the university-going youth for the first time in Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)