At the same time, Armenia will need to support teachers with training and other tools to provide high-quality distance learning. Counselling, academic remediation, and financial incentives can help ... ( read original story ...)
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of February 8
Donald Trump's US Senate trial will begin in the second week of February, days after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Imposes City’s First Covid Lockdown in Kowloon Area
Hong Kong is locking down thousands of residents for the first time over the weekend to contain a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
‘Dubai entertainment ban may affect business but it’s the right move’
Hotel and restaurant managers have welcomed the Dubai authorities' decision to suspend live entertainment, saying that although it may affect footfall, "it is for the greater good".Dubai's Department ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia, China committed to boost broadcasting cooperation
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of China have expressed their commitment to further promote the bilateral exchange and cooperation in the field of broadcasting. ( read original story ...)
Positioning Sri Lanka as South Asia’s Dubai After COVID-19
Photo courtesy of The Guardian Using the policy tool of a dedicated special economic zone for services, the Colombo Port City in Sri Lanka aspires to become an international financial centre after ... ( read original story ...)
N.Korea sees talks as way to advance nuclear program, says U.S. intel official
The top U.S. intelligence officer for North Korea warned on Friday the country sees diplomacy only as a means to advance its nuclear weapons development, even as the new Biden administration says it ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal-Japan jobs deal still stuck
Pre-pandemic, a survey in 2019 showed that over 61 percent Japanese companies reported not receiving applications to jobs offered (see figure). The Nepal Government dragged its feet in the initial two ... ( read original story ...)
Boris of Kathmandu: how the legacy of the man to first bring tourists to Nepal lives on
The father of tourism in Nepal, Boris Lissanevitch is remembered fondly in the capital, which could do with some of his gumption as it tries to weather the Covid-19 storm. ( read original story ...)
China’s retailers must expand online presence in wake of coronavirus to survive future ‘black swans’, says Chinese lifestyle goods chain Miniso
The Covid-19 pandemic was a ‘black swan’ that should encourage Chinese retailers to embrace digitalisation to mitigate future risks, warns low-cost household goods chain Miniso. ( read original story ...)