Bangladesh requested the World Bank to release $250 million on urgent basis out of the $500 million under the Covid-19 Recovery and Response Project ... ( read original story ...)
Bumper melon harvest sweetens Uzbekistan’s COVID-19 pandemic woes
In the giant shed of Uzbek farmer Sanat Kalandarov, a bountiful melon harvest hangs suspended from wooden beams, promising ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-S.Arabia’s STC hires banks for IPO of subsidiary -sources
Saudi Arabia has seen a flurry of public offerings ... As the Reuters brand for financial commentary, we dissect the big business and economic stories as they break around the world every day. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s 2020 election: A tale of foreign money, new ethnic parties and censorship
from China in 2015 and conducting illegal business activities. The investigation also found he had used the money to fund the UDP, in violation of election laws. The Union Election Commission promptly ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reveals its COVID-19 data for October 25
Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran's Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease. The Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds march in Taiwan to support 12 arrested Hong Kongers
Hundreds of people marched in Taiwan's capital on Sunday to demand the release of 12 Hong Kong anti-government protesters who were arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in August. The 12 were ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei deploys 9-man IMT contingent
Brunei has deployed a nine-member contingent to the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao to continue observing the security and other developments in the Bangsamoro area. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends condolences to Sultan of Brunei following death of son
SINGAPORE: Singapore leaders on Saturday (Oct 24) extended their condolences to the Sultan of Brunei following the death of his son Prince ‘Abdul ... ( read original story ...)
Msia offers condolences to Brunei Sultan over son’s death
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, on behalf of the Malaysian government today, offered condolences to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on the death of his ... ( read original story ...)
Seaplane to be used for Sabarmati-Statue of Unity flights takes off from Maldives
The seaplane that will be used for starting flights between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati riverfront and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Stature of Unity in Kevadi ... ( read original story ...)