This is one of a series of interviews by Bloomberg Opinion columnists on how to solve pressing policy challenges. This conversation has been edited and condensed.: Peace talks started in Doha, Qatar, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea get BTS fever as Big Hit IPO pulls in funds and fans
As Big Hit Entertainment was preparing for this month's initial public offering, its hottest property -- K-Pop boy band BTS -- became the first South Korean group to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to restart business travel with South Korea – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and South Korea are likely to agree as early as this week to restart short- and long-term business travel between the two countries, the Nikkei reported, in a move aimed at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea near deal to resume business travel
Japan and South Korea look to agree as early as this week on reopening short-term and long-term business travel between the two countries, government sources from both sides say. By continuing to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Social Safety Net Wasn’t Prepared For Coronavirus
The pandemic has managed to reveal flaws in South Korea’s social safety net, especially for those who are self-employed, as social distancing has generated an unexpected ongoing de facto lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s key industries target XL goals
The garment and textile, leather and footwear sectors play an important role in the Vietnamese economy. Export turnover of the garment and textile sector reached US$39 billion in 2019 and about US$19. ( read original story ...)
BDO group reaps Asian Banking and Finance awards
BDO Unibank, Inc. and its two subsidiaries reaped major accolades from Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) for exemplifying banking excellence. BDO Unibank got the Domestic Cash Management Bank of the ... ( read original story ...)
What has Pakistan offered in new Afghan visa policy?
A new visa policy for Afghan citizens — who will be issued long-term multiple visas — is being implemented days after the federal cabinet approved a long-pending proposal, two Pakistani officials have ... ( read original story ...)
Unlock 5: Business sentiments on the mend
The CEOs of top 115 companies who met at CII’s National Council earlier this week indicated the revival of business sentiment and a gradual rise in expected corporate performance in a poll, raising ... ( read original story ...)
India may have passed Covid peak in September: Finance minister
India News: India may have crossed the Covid-19 peak, caseload data for the 14-day period from September 17 to 30 suggests, the finance ministry said in a report ... ( read original story ...)