When Spencer Fung first unveiled his US$150 million, three-year plan in 2017 to remake the 111-year-old trading company founded by his great-grandfather into a trailblazer in the digital era of online ... ( read original story ...)
Fallen Star of Taiwan’s China-Friendly KMT Faces Historic Recall
Voters in the southern Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung decide whether to remove their mayor from office in a recall vote Saturday that could bring to an end the meteoric political rise and fall of a ... ( read original story ...)
Nike’s Jordan brand adds $100M to company’s social justice giving
Nike's Jordan brand on Friday announced a $100 million commitment to black communities. The money is in addition to a $40 million commitment announced early in the day by Nike. ( read original story ...)
Labour shortage from Nepal may upset Himachal’s applecart
Nepalese labourers are fearful of returning due to the pandemic, mandatory quarantine; CM says state will ensure availability of labour during harvesting season ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s waterparks open under new anti-virus measures
Only a handful of rubber floats tumbled down the giant slide at South Korea’s largest waterpark on Friday, its first day back in business since the coronavirus pandemic hit. ( read original story ...)
Philippine Central Bank Backs Stimulus Action to Boost Economy
The Philippine central bank supports carefully coordinated action with the government including economic stimulus bills to avert a prolonged contraction caused by the coronavirus outbreak, Governor ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the Passport Stoking Controversy in Hong Kong?
As China moves to tighten its control over Hong Kong, the U.K. is offering some residents of its former colony a potential route out: A proposal to allow longer stays in Britain and even a “pathway to ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Sets Stage For Tourism Recovery As Airports Reopen
Cyprus opens back up for international tourism on Tuesday, with airports welcoming visitors after an almost three-month shutdown, and a bold plan to cover health care costs for visitors. But with ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Bahrain police book 450 people for failing to wear masks
Doctors and nurses are seen doing their final check on the equipment in a makeshift ICU "Field Intensive Care Unit 1" set up by Bahrian authorities to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) critical ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain announces 389 new coronavirus cases
Bahrain announced 389 new coronavirus cases on Saturday. The small Gulf country currently has 5,181 active cases, of which 5,168 are stable. The Bahraini Ministry of Health added that an additional ... ( read original story ...)