Environmental investments increased by 24 percent in January-August and reached 92.5 billion tenge (US$216 million), the Finprom financial and business analytical service reported. The increase was ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea appears to have held huge military parade: Seoul
Nuclear-armed North Korea appears to have held a giant military parade early Saturday, Seoul said, with Pyongyang's latest and most advanced weapons expected to have been on show in the ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Celebrates Party Anniversary Amid Economic Woes
North Korea is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its ruling party with outside observers expecting leader Kim Jong Un to take center stage in a massive military parade in capital Pyongyang. ( read original story ...)
North Korea state media quiet ahead of expected military parade
North Korea was expected to hold a large military parade on Saturday, possibly displaying new strategic weapons, but there was no immediate sign that state television would air the event live. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines Says Restructuring Talks With Lessors Ongoing
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. is continuing talks with leasing companies about a restructuring plan as it tries to weather the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Lessors oppose Malaysia Airlines restructuring plan – letter
A group of leasing companies has rejected a restructuring plan put forward by Malaysia Airlines, bringing the state carrier closer to a showdown over its future. Lessors claiming to represent 70% of t ... ( read original story ...)
SUICIDE BOMB KILLS SOLDIER IN IRAQ
Security surrounds Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt as he surveys the damage at suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed five Iraqis and one U.S. soldier May 6, 2004. (UPI Photo/Mitch Prothero) ... ( read original story ...)
Despite coronavirus, luxury hotels and resorts in the Maldives, Greece and Thailand are re-opening, focusing on business executives – here are 8 inspiring company getaways
Covid-19 might be here to stay, but that does not mean it has to completely upend the way we do business, or even the way we choose to have fun. Everyone is learning to be flexible and adapt to the ... ( read original story ...)
REPRESENTATIVES PROTEST BUSH MEETING WITH VIETNAM PRESIDENT IN WASHINGTON
Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) poses with a Vietnamese American supporter for a picture after Davis made comments protesting U.S. President George W. Bush's visit with Vietnamese President Minh Triet in ... ( read original story ...)
Good news stories from Vietnam’s second wave – involving dragon fruit burgers and mask ATMs
Vietnam broke its streak of no coronavirus deaths in July, but with dragonfruit, YouTube and free masks, innovators have helped the country fight back. ( read original story ...)