On the same day that the Board of Public Works officially approved a $3.5 million settlement from the University of Maryland to the family of Jordan McNair, the late Terps offensive lineman who died ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie
Presented with a movie, meal, medicines and a $20 cash handout, Cambodia's cyclo taxi drivers received a rare treat at the weekend, and a brief distraction from hard times as the coronavirus takes a ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s population increases by 16% to over 15M
Annual growth rate fall credited to ‘successful implementation of National Population Policy’ - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Int’l tourist arrivals to Cambodia down 80 pct in 2020 due to COVID-19: minister
Cambodia received 1.31 million foreign visitors in 2020, down 80 percent from 6.6 million in the year before, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Wednesday. The sharp decline was caused by the ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan: Government’s war on NGOs claims more victims
KIBHR says it purportedly fell foul of laws regulating the transfer of money to NGOs from foreign funders. The group says tax officials themselves violated rules while issuing the fines. Aina ... ( read original story ...)
Trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ecuador expanding
The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between JSC «NC« Kazakh Invest» and the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries of Ecuador, which oversees the activities of the agency ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Enters Red Zone, as COVID-19 Cases Surge, Says Kazakh Healthcare Minister
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has entered the red zone, as it continues to witness rising coronavirus cases, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Alexey Tsoy during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 26 ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan to Open New Agency, Offer Greater Government Support to Businesses, Reform Investment Mechanisms
Plans for 2021 have been set for the Kazakh government, as Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined priorities and gave instruction to the cabinet, the Akorda press service reported. Business ... ( read original story ...)
N Kazakhstan reports over 100 daily COVID-19 cases since mid-Jan
COVID-19 cases have been reported in North Kazakhstan region over the past day, Kazinform correspondent reports. ( read original story ...)
Dom Sibley and Jos Buttler guide England to series win against Sri Lanka
A half-century from Dom Sibley proved the foundation for England to wrap up a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka.Chasing 164 for victory on a difficult pitch, Sibley finished not out on 56 off 144 balls ... ( read original story ...)