Underpinning the demands for democratic rights is a growing economic and social crisis for Thailand’s youth and working class. ( read original story ...)
Thai Protesters Use Emoticons to Stay Ahead of Police
As protests continue in Thailand, emojis, emoticons and retweets are becoming ever more important. Social media platforms like Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and Telegram Group Inc. have emerged as the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand welcomes backs tourists after April virus ban as political protests heat up
BANGKOK — Thailand received a group of tourists from China on Tuesday, its first such arrivals since a ban on commercial flights was imposed in April to combat the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Army can’t risk controversy with Nawaz Sharif, sacrificing Imran Khan easier
Pakistan’s military leaders ... Even under Zia-ul Haq, military men stayed out of the limelight and the military’s political business was conducted through discreet civilian intermediaries. Now, the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Chamber of Commerce Evaluates Q2 Business Environment
Iran’s business environment deteriorated in the second quarter of the current year (June 21-Sept. 21), according to Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. Iran’s National ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Protests Gain Momentum, Putting Khan Under Pressure
Pakistan is bracing for more protests as an alliance of opposition parties builds momentum for a nationwide series of rallies calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam PM tells Samsung to set up chip plant
He made the suggestion at a meeting on Tuesday with the South Korean company’s vice chairman, Lee Jae-yong, who is ona three-day business trip to Vietnam to explore business opportunities , the ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Secures Two Major Business Wins, Asserting its Dominance in China
Asia's largest corporation, founded by the billionaire Jack Ma, took control of a leading hypermarket chain and won approval for the listing of an offshoot in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Nokia to provide enterprise IoT services to Smart in the Philippines
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Philippines-based telecommunications and ... Thanks to the flexible, invest-as-you-grow business model, operators can go-to-market ... ( read original story ...)
Macau casinos seen posting over $1 billion combined quarterly loss amid pandemic
Macau casino operators are expected to post a combined loss of more than US$800 million (S$1.08 billion) in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the quarter ended ... ( read original story ...)