September quarter as the government gradually unlocked the economy and business activity resumed, according to the CII’s business outlook survey. The latest CII Business Confidence Index has surged to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant without breaking any local laws ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new COVID-19 case for 17 consecutive days
(Xinhua) -- Brunei reported no new case of COVID-19 on Sunday with the national tally of cases standing at 145. It marked the 17th consecutive day without new cases since Sept. 3. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei say whole country is behind programmes to protect ozone layer
Brunei joined the global community to commemorate World Ozone Day 2020, which is celebrated on Sept 16 annually, with several government ministers participating in a tree planting event on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
India to loan coronavirus-hit Maldives $250 million
The Indian Ocean archipelago, renowned for its luxury resorts, has been badly hit by the pandemic, with foreign tourists failing to flock back in large numbers after international flights restarted in ... ( read original story ...)
India to loan coronavirus-hit Maldives $250m
India on Sunday announced a $250 million loan to the Maldives to boost its coronavirus-battered economy in a further bid to counter China's growing financial footprint in South Asia. The Indian Ocean ... ( read original story ...)
India Extends USD 250 million In Financial Support To Maldives To Overcome Impact Of COVID-19
India has provided financial assistance of USD 250 million to the Maldives to help it mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
India provides $250 million worth financial assistance to the Maldives
The funds have been made available to the Maldives in response to a request by Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a recent telephone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanese attempt to flee, claim asylum in Cyprus
For years, small boats have left northern Lebanon's coast, packed with desperate migrants hoping to reach European shores. Until recently, they carried mostly Syrian and Palestinian refugees. But with ... ( read original story ...)
One death and 230 Covid-19 cases in Qatar on Sept 20
Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today recorded 230 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 214 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people ... ( read original story ...)