Turkey's actions in the east Mediterranean, where it is pursuing natural gas exploration in contested waters, are provocative, regrettable and unnecessary, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore releases AI ethics, governance reference guide
Singapore Computer Society launches reference document to guide businesses in the development of artificial intelligence ethics and governance as well as future training and certification of ... ( read original story ...)
Is Laos Becoming a Model for China’s Economic Colonialism?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative project in the border town of Boten may become a model of economic colonialism in Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Israel-UAE peace deal ‘big’ for trade in Middle East
Israel's peace deals with the UAE and Bahrain are "going to be big" for business and trade in the region, one of the most influential businessmen in the Middle East has told the BBC.Sultan Ahmed bin ... ( read original story ...)
A non-profit in Nepal looks to better women and children’s nutrition
Bonita Sharma is the co-founder of Social Changemakers and Innovators which looks for new ways to help improve nutrition for women and children in Nepal. She is also the winner of the 2020 Progress ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s idol makers get low sales ahead of annual Hindu festivals amid pandemic
Made with clay and hay straws, these life-like Durga idols are the product of days of hard labour of the idol-makers. The idols-makers start much ahead of the biggest festival Durga Puja in the ... ( read original story ...)
Time for a Proactive Approach to Yemen’s Conflict
The ongoing crisis in Yemen today reflects a blatant and abject failure of the international community and regional actors to address the suffering of those trapped within the conflict. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s manoeuvres to reap gains in the changing international environment
First, Vietnam is seen as one of the most exciting ASEAN’s economies with growing middle class, younger population, cheaper labour and potentials for business growth. Second, Vietnam has a large ... ( read original story ...)
When business and environment truly meet
San Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang was given the prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award for the private sector at the 2020 Asia CEO Awards, touted to be the largest ... ( read original story ...)
Nestlé Philippines wins PCCI 2020 ‘Excellence in Ecology and Economy’ Award
Nestlé Philippines has earned honors for its environmental initiatives by winning the coveted Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 2020 “Excellence in Ecology and Economy” ... ( read original story ...)