The ministry of finance today held it’s traditional annual “halwa ceremony” to mark the beginning of the lock-in period. ( read original story ...)
China, Kenya agree repayment holiday on US$245 million worth of debt
Deal was struck just hours before Nairobi was due to make its first repayment on a US$1.48 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China. ( read original story ...)
‘Level of optimism’ Macao casinos will return to growth: Professor
As a new hotel opens in Macao amid the pandemic, University of Macau's Glenn McCartney says social distancing measures are helping boost visitor confidence. ( read original story ...)
Phase 1 of The Londoner Macao to be launched on February 8
The Londoner Macao is being operated by the Sands China Ltd. and would open throughout 2021in phase-wise manner ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan taking measures to further increase volume of cotton production
AstraZeneca to supply 31 million COVID-19 shots to EU in first quarter, a 60% cut Europe 10:25 ... ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan Almost Changed His Name Before He Registered For the Screen Actors Guild — For Obvious Reasons
Michael B. Jordan is one of the world’s most recognizable actors. Since starring in a string of blockbuster films including Black Panther and the Creed franchise, he’s distinguished himself as a ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s milled rice exports to US expected to increase
Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has placed high hopes on the export of more Cambodia’s milled rice to the world’s largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia committed to vaccine plan and tourism restoration
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to national inoculation against COVID-19 and a tourism rehabilitation plan. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Sri Lanka minister who drank potion is positive
Sri Lanka’s health minister who has faced criticism for consuming and endorsing a herbal syrup made by a sorcerer has tested positive for COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Iran blames 1600 Bitcoin processing centers for massive blackouts in Tehran and other cities
Cryptocurrency has become a way to bypass US sanctions in Iran and is being blamed for straining the country's electricity grid. ( read original story ...)