For many investors, Turkey’s economic troubles are self-inflicted and bound to stay isolated. For John Floyd, they’re symptoms of a malaise that will spread to Europe in the coming months. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Arrest of Lawyers Draws International Criticism
Turkish and international lawyers' groups have voiced concern over the arrest of dozens of lawyers, saying they had been doing their job when representing clients accused of links to the network ... ( read original story ...)
Essex lorry deaths: Four people jailed in Vietnam
Four people have been jailed in Vietnam for their role in the death of 39 migrants found in a lorry container in Essex, state media has said. The men, women and children were discovered in a ... ( read original story ...)
Essex lorry deaths: Vietnam jails four for ‘brokering illegal emigration’
Prison sentences range from two-and-a-half years and seven-and-a-half years for role in 2019 operation in which 39 people died ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam sentences 7 to jail for human smuggling in UK
A court in central Vietnam has sentenced seven people for smuggling a woman who later died in a truck together with 38 other people as they were being transported into Britain ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Japan sign ¥50-B standby loan for post-disaster response
The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday inked a JP¥50-billion (roughly P23 billion) loan agreement to support the government’s immediate budgetary needs for post-disaster response upon the declaration of ... ( read original story ...)
3,544 new cases bring Philippines’ COVID-19 tally to 269,407
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caseload increased to 269,407 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 3,544 new infections, marking the eighth consecutive day in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 3,544 novel coronavirus cases, 34 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 3,544 additional novel coronavirus infections and 34 more deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had increased to 269,407, the ... ( read original story ...)
2 passengers forced off planes in Japan this month for not wearing masks
Tokyo (CNN) — Two passengers on separate flights were forced to disembark from flights in Japan this month after refusing to wear masks while on board. One incident occurred Saturday and involved a ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to ... ( read original story ...)