Malaysia is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting as political instability and a resurgence in virus infections threaten the nascent economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea
As Canada’s only bilateral free trade agreement partner in Asia and a key gateway to the region with strategic access to regional and global value chains, South Korea represents a unique growth opport ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Inflation Slows To 0.1% On Year
Consumer prices in South Korea were up just 0.1 percent on year in October, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday. That was well shy of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Bourse Poised To Extend Monday’s Gains
The South Korea stock market on Monday ended the two-day slide in which it had plunged more than 75 points or 3.2 percent. The KOSPI ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s factory activity continues recovering
The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 51.8 in October, down marginally from 52.2 in September, but still signaling an improvement in the health of the sector as business ... ( read original story ...)
8 Pro-Democracy Politicians Arrested in Hong Kong Over Heated Meeting
The Hong Kong politicians were arrested in connection with a contentious meeting in May, when the local legislature’s chambers were filled with protest over a battle for control over a key committee. ( read original story ...)
US Secretary of State Condemns Arrests of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned the arrests by Hong Kong authorities of a group of pro-democracy activists, calling the action “a clear abuse of law enforcement for political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Index Has Just Made It Easy for Ant to Be Included
Hong Kong’s stock index compiler is rolling out the red carpet for new listings in its China gauge, just days before the biggest initial public offering of all time. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan Royals Share New Photos of Dragon Prince and His Baby Brother — and a Surprise Royal Wedding!
Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema/Instagram Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Gyalsey Ugyen. Bhutan's royal family has many reasons to celebrate. To mark the 12th anniversary of King Ji ... ( read original story ...)
Libya official hails Qatar’s support for his country’s unity, legitimate authority
Mishri, has underlined that Qatar is a strategic ally of his country and has played a great role at all regional and international levels to stop the fighting in Libya and support the ... ( read original story ...)