Vietnam had been seen as a global success story in combating the coronavirus with zero deaths and no cases of local transmission for 99 days ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Extends Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Hit Record for Second Day
The Philippines reported Southeast Asia's biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for a second straight day on Friday, as its president extended restrictions in the capital to quell the spread, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pakistan can meet growth target’
Still, it is possible to achieve the economic growth target of 2.1% in the year, if the government ensures effective utilisation of funds allocated in the budget for the Public Sector Development ... ( read original story ...)
In Batang, Indonesia takes steps to improve investment
For now, it is a dusty red patch of degraded plantation, a short drive west of Semarang on the north shore of Central Java.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indian shares flat as IT gains offset Reliance drop, weak Asian sentiment
Indian shares were little changed on Friday, as strength in IT stocks countered a subdued results-led selloff in Reliance Industries and weakness in broader Asian markets after disappointing U.S. GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: TikTok owner ByteDance considers listing China business in Hong Kong or Shanghai – sources
Chinese tech giant ByteDance is considering listing its domestic business in Hong Kong or Shanghai, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, against a backdrop of rising Sino-U.S. tensions over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections postponed following crackdown on opposition candidates
Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam blames the worsening COVID-19 situation, but the opposition see it as a further sign of Beijing's hold on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Postpones Elections Over Virus As China Crackdown Deepens
Hong Kong's democracy supporters were dealt a huge blow Friday as authorities postponed local elections because of the coronavirus, capping a devastating month of political disqualifications, arrests ... ( read original story ...)
Shocked Hong Kong in a New Era Under ‘White Knuckle’ China Grip
PHOTO: Women walk past a government-sponsored advertisement promoting the new national security law as a meeting on national security legislation takes place in in Hong Kong, China June 29, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Defiant Hong Kong Activists Vow To Resist China Crackdown
Hong Kong's democracy camp will continue to fight communist China's crackdown on political freedoms, activists vowed Friday after a devastating month of election disqualifications, arrests for social ... ( read original story ...)