South Korea’s early trade data showed exports continuing to rise in December despite a raging pandemic, though the pace of gains slowed as some countries placed stricter curbs on activity. Exports ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s biggest city closes parks to keep lid on coronavirus
Myanmar closed off public gardens, parks and a lake in its biggest city Yangon on Monday, hoping to prevent a spike in coronavirus cases during year-end holidays. City officials trying to protect ... ( read original story ...)
Report Details Military Links of Major Myanmar Telco Firm
Mytel, Myanmar’s second-largest telecoms network, functions as a major source of revenue for the Tatmadaw. Among those engaged in tracing the knotted web of economic ties surrounding the crouched ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar to Start Joint Projects With Three Asian Countries
Major infrastructure projects planned with Thai, Singaporean and Korean firms in the nation’s commercial hub are nearing the construction phase, the government said. ( read original story ...)
Thailand begins Covid testing blitz after biggest ever surge in cases
Migrant workers heavily affected by outbreak centred on Central Shrimp Market around 45km from Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Urged Not to Squander Chance to Salvage Nuclear Deal
Countries trying to keep alive the 2015 deal on Iran’s nuclear program have agreed to “positively address” the possibility of a U.S. return to the accord under the Biden administration. ( read original story ...)
Germany to Iran: Don’t waste chance for rapprochement with U.S
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday urged Iran not to waste the opportunity offered by the prospect of Joseph Biden's United States administration returning to the nuclear non-proliferation ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Vietnam says to meet U.S. trade officials, talks ‘extremely important’
Vietnamese and U.S. officials will meet late this month to discuss trade issues, Vietnam's government said on Monday, after the U.S. Treasury last week labelled the Southeast Asian country a currency ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam says to meet U.S. trade officials this month
Vietnamese and U.S. officials will meet late this month to discuss trade issues, Vietnam's trade ministry said on Monday, after the U.S. Treasury last week labelled the Southeast Asian country a ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam can learn from COVID-19 crisis to address its environmental and climate challenge: WB
Vietnam is expected to grow by almost 3 percent in 2020 while the world economy is expected to contract at least by 4 percent amidst the biggest global shock of the past decades, according to the ... ( read original story ...)