The SEP is the only party in the elections advancing an international socialist program to fight the crisis created by COVID-19, defend democratic rights and oppose imperialist war. ( read original story ...)
British woman in Malaysia court for trial in husband’s death
A British woman accused of stabbing her husband to death at their Malaysian resort home entered court Monday for the start of a murder trial that could end with ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak
The government's own records appear to show almost 42,000 people died with Covid-19 symptoms up to 20 July, versus 14,405 reported by its health ministry. The number of people known to be infected is ... ( read original story ...)
Millions return to lockdown in Philippines as virus cases soar
More than 27 million people in the Philippines -- about a quarter of the population -- will go back into lockdown Tuesday after overwhelmed health workers warned the country was losing the battle ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Edges Toward Military Pre-Emptive Strike Option
Ruling-party lawmakers are pushing for Japan’s military to have the ability to strike foreign missile-launch sites to improve deterrence against potential attacks from North Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
With a heavy hand, India rides out Kashmir’s year of disquiet
The scars of last summer remain in Soura, an enclave that became a symbol of Kashmir's resistance to India's central government a year ago on Wednesday. Coils of concertina wire, remnants of makeshift ... ( read original story ...)
‘We have abandoned the poor’: slums suffer as Covid-19 exposes India’s social divide
Virus proves a reminder to wealthy of their reliance on impoverished workers, reviving calls for a slum revolution that will benefit all ... ( read original story ...)
UOB launches training programme for its finance staff
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a three-month programme for its finance employees to equip them with soft and technical skills to advance in their careers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ad fraud rate in SEA drops, but finance remains vulnerable
Marketing Interactive is Asia's leading source of advertising, marketing & media news. News coverage includes Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, reaching out to all marketing & advertising related ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry: Economy may need five years to recover from crisis
One in which the country manages to dance with the virus and one in which there are extreme spikes in morbidity. ( read original story ...)