Afghanistan’s inability to confirm a full-time central bank governor for more than a year is adding to economic woes brought on by the pandemic and a surge in Taliban violence. ( read original story ...)
Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 in Myanmar: Agricultural production and rural livelihoods in two irrigation schemes – November 2020 survey round
English Assessment on Myanmar about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 05 Jan 2021 by IFPRI ... ( read original story ...)
bangkok | Bangkok Post business, company-in-thailand, property-and-construction, construction-materials
The company deals in the business of arranging and leading river cruises along the Chao Phraya river from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Beyond this, the c... Chao Phraya Princess Cruise is run by the ... ( read original story ...)
Eyebrow artist has $2million compensation thrown out after flying to Thailand for boob job
Paulina Bitolas, 25, sought damages from Victoria's Transport Accident Commission after she was hit by a ute in 2011 ,but a judge ruled that was not the cause of her back pain. ( read original story ...)
Surprise! Iran’s a Problem Again
Anything could happen.” That truism comes to mind when thinking about all the trouble Iran’s been making lately, from boosting uranium enrichment to snagging a South Korean tanker. Most of us are ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Dreams of Self-Reliance Still Depend on Japan Inc.
Rising ambitions on the mainland to compete in high-end manufacturing are creating a boom for machinery companies. ( read original story ...)
’21 not a better year – Indonesia
Indonesia said 2020 has been very challenging, but 2021 is not going to get better anytime soon. In 2020, global economic growth is projected at –4.9% with the US at –8.0%, Europe at –10.2%, and Japan ... ( read original story ...)
China wants Jack Ma’s Ant Group to give up consumer data
China’s regulators are trying to get Jack Ma to do something the beleaguered billionaire has long resisted: share the troves of consumer-credit ... ( read original story ...)
Johor cops smash Macau scam syndicate with more than RM336mil in property, investments
Police have smashed a syndicate involved in a Macau scam, which used its ill-gotten gains to purchase properties and invest in cryptocurrencies totalling more than RM336mil. ( read original story ...)
Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson flout Tier 4 travel rules for secret Maldives trip
ZARA McDermott and Sam Thompson reportedly flaunted Tier 4 travel rules to take a secret Maldives trip. Under strict rules in place to prevent the spread of Covid 19, Brits aren’t allowed to ... ( read original story ...)