UN experts call on China to explain apparent breaches of human rights obligations ... ( read original story ...)
Yum China Guides Hong Kong Listing Price at HK$412 Each
Yum China Holdings Inc. has raised HK$17.3 billion ($2.2 billion) in its Hong Kong listing, joining the growing ranks of U.S.-listed Chinese firms selling shares in the financial hub. ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan seek ‘like-minded’ democracies in supply chain shift from China
The United States and Taiwan said on Friday they were seeking "like-minded" democracies to join a shift in global supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic, as Washington looks to accelerate a ... ( read original story ...)
String of High-Level Foreign Visits Boosts Diplomatic Visibility for an Isolated Taiwan
A flurry of high-level visits from foreign officials and legislators has pushed Taiwan’s international visibility to a new peak, despite chronic opposition from China, analysts in Taipei say, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Self-isolation for travellers from selected countries reduced to two days
Since Brunei’s border closures, those entering the country are required to undergo 14 days of mandatory self-isolation. ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Four Malaysians jailed for illegal entry, escaping quarantine
Four Malaysians were sentenced to jail, whipping and ordered to settle fines by the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (Sept 3) after they pleaded guilty to charges of illegal entry and escaping a ... ( read original story ...)
Non-communicable diseases poses huge burden to Brunei: minister
(Xinhua) -- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a huge health burden for Brunei, the country's Minister of Health Haji Mohd Isham said. According to local daily the Borneo Bulletin on Friday, ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait mulls over introducing on-the-spot fines for failing to wear masks
The Kuwaiti government is drafting a bill allowing levying on the-spot–fines on people failing to comply with health precautions including the wearing of protective face masks, Al Rai newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait: No pay for expats stuck abroad
Teachers unable to return to country will be deemed absent from work ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait minister launches initiative to regulate expat workers, ‘change demographics’
Kuwait Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of State for Economic Affairs Mariam al-Aqeel launches Tamkeen. (KUNA) Kuwait has launched a new initiative designed to alter the country’s demographics, ... ( read original story ...)