Denial after Armenian envoy to Russia says some 4,000 fighters from Syria were fighting after being deployed by Turkey. ( read original story ...)
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila until Oct 31
A man walks past almost empty restaurants amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a financial district in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 2 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Philippines not likely to lose EU trade perks easily’
The Philippines will not easily lose its trade perks from the European Union as market diversification is crucial should the worst happen. ( read original story ...)
Philippines travel: Explore Palawan’s scenic islands on a traditional fishing boat
Palawan has been called the "best island in the world" and the Philippines' "last biodiversity frontier." While most travelers choose to stay in a rustic beach shack or a remote luxury hotel, nothing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT to take full control of wireless unit Docomo for $38 billion: Nikkei
Japanese telecoms group Nippon Telegraph and Telephone will take full control of its wireless carrier business NTT Docomo Inc for about 4 trillion yen ($37.89 billion), the Nikkei business daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to remove travel ban for ten countries starting in October: Nikkei
A passenger, wearing protective mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), carry his baggage at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, March 14, 2020. REUTER ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh PM says we must prioritise a green Covid recovery
As ever, they are drawing up plans to ensure we are better prepared in the future, because in Bangladesh there is always a next time. The climate crisis does not sleep. I want to warn countries that ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules
(Reuters) - Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka for a three-match test series has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantine protocols, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday. The series, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh gives bank loan defaulters until December to repay instalments
Borrowers have got another reprieve amid the coronavirus pandemic after the central bank ordered banking institutions not to classify their loans as bad debts until December. ( read original story ...)
‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ screened at Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei
A Daughter’s Tale”, on the life and works of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was screened at the Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei today, marking the PM’s 74th birthday. ( read original story ...)