Eleven international organisations operating in Vietnam and supported by the Belgian Government signed a commitment on further contributions to environmental sustainability at a ceremony held in Hanoi ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam fighting illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing
Removing the European Commission’s illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing “yellow card” is no easy task and cannot be done overnight, ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Economy Signals Shaky Rebound From Worst of Virus
The Philippines’ economic contraction moderated in the third quarter by less than forecast, signaling an unsteady recovery from the pandemic even as movement restrictions were relaxed and businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Slow recovery: Philippine economy slumps 11.5% in Q3 2020
(UPDATED) There's no V-shaped recovery for the Philippine economy in the 3rd quarter, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise months after the country implemented the world's harshest lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
With assets in UAE, Azam Swati and Taj Afridi are richest among Pakistan’s senators
PTI Senator and Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Muhammad Azam Khan Swati and an independent senator from the erstwhile Fata Taj Muhammad Afridi are the richest legislators with Rs1.21 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to develop circular economy for EVs, boost battery industry
Indonesia expects the local automotive industry to begin domestic EV production by 2021 or 2022 to reach the target of exporting 200,000 electric cars by 2025. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock-Backed Bank to Adapt to Remain India’s Most Profitable
Indian micro-financier Bandhan Bank Ltd. will diversify lending and selectively tap more rural markets to cement its position as the nation’s most profitable lender after loan repayments improved. ( read original story ...)
Showcase Hong Kong’s maritime heritage with historic Macau jetfoil
Too much of the city's maritime heritage has simply disappeared. An opportunity now exists to celebrate when Hong Kong adopted then-cutting edge technology to link with Macau and Zhuhai, with an ... ( read original story ...)
ICBC Macau launches MOP2.1 bln worth in urban development bonds
Local bank ICBC Macau Branch announced to have launched MOP2.1 billion (US$262.9 million) worth in Macau urban development financial bonds ... ( read original story ...)
Number of HK and Macau students studying in Taiwan rises by half
The number of Hong Kong and Macau students studying in Taiwan has increased by 50 per cent since the Taiwan-Hong Kong Services ... ( read original story ...)