Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to spur the digital economy and digital transformation in Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Goni: Philippines survivor tells of children swept away
But the volcanic mudflow triggered by the storm caught them by surprise. "They were all hugging me," Mr Manrique told the BBC. "The waters were rushing. It was strong. All of us were swept away." The ... ( read original story ...)
My disastrous wager on Japan
As befits someone who likes to buy funds and hold them for many years, I struggle to ditch the poor performers in my portfolio. When confronted with a serial underperformer, my first instinct is to ... ( read original story ...)
India says taking Bangladesh temples vandalisation reports seriously
India is taking reports of vandalisation of Hindu temples in Bangladesh “very seriously”, the government said on Friday.This was the first government response after Congress member Adhir Ranjan ... ( read original story ...)
China’s October exports jump 11.4% from last year, highest in 19 months
Imports also showed solid growth as the world's second largest economy continued a recovery from the initial impact of the coronavirus crisis earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
China Academy of Art teaches students to ‘reinvent its heritage’
This spring the usual 100,000 or so applicants vying for just 1,700 places at one of China’s most prestigious art colleges were not squeezing into vast halls for the gruelling four-day entrance exam. ( read original story ...)
China Exports Roar Ahead; Trade Surplus With U.S., World Widens
China’s trade surplus with the U.S. and the rest of the world widened in October as the global recovery buoyed demand for made-in-China goods, helping export growth beat market expectations for a ... ( read original story ...)
Narrower current account surplus seen as Malaysia records first travel deficit since 1989
Malaysia’s current account surplus is expected to narrow to RM48.46 billion in 2020, from RM50.85 billion in 2019, due to a widening deficit in the services account despite a higher surplus in the ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks rake in $1.7 bln in portfolio flows after U.S. election
Chinese equities attracted foreign portfolio flows of $1.7 billion the day after the U.S. presidential election - one of the biggest daily inflows this year, data from the International Institute of ... ( read original story ...)
The serious business of national happiness
When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern romped to a massive election win last month, many cited factors such as her charisma, competence and success in tackling Covid-19.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)