MANILA, Philippines — AXA Philippines ... “Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us,” said ... ( read original story ...)
The fate of the ‘democracy dozen’ will point to Hong Kong’s future
He was later released, but the move is part of a widening crackdown against prominent defenders of Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law. Also alarming is the fate of a dozen young protestors who, on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar businesses expect stronger economic agenda in November elections
The panel included U Nyantha Maw Lin of Burgundy Hills Co, Daw Thiri Thant Mon of Pegu Partners, Vicky Bowman of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business and U Zaw Naing of Mandalay Technology. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Covid cases worry authorities
The coronavirus disease situation in Myanmar is a great concern, so business operators should stop hiring foreign workers, especially Myanmar people, to help prevent a second wave of Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Is Ripe for Bitcoin Adoption, Even as Government Clamps Down on Mining
Iran is regulating bitcoin mining with an iron fist. But as U.S. sanctions and the pandemic put pressure on the economy, Iranians are seriously considering bitcoin as an alternative to the falling ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey hikes rates to support currency, fight inflation
Turkey’s Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 2 percentage points on Thursday, its first hike in two years to fight inflation and support its falling currency. ( read original story ...)
China’s ministry tells foreign journalists’ club to ‘stop meddling in Hong Kong’ after concerns raised over new police media guidelines
China's foreign ministry office has told the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) to stop "meddling in Hong Kong affairs" after it opposed a police move to limit access to press briefings to only ... ( read original story ...)
End of Loan Holiday Threatens Pain, Defaults for Indian Business
Small businesses in India, already struggling amid the pandemic, are now having to repay mounting debt after a loan holiday ended last month. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Arrested Over Protest Last October
(HONG KONG) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October. Wong tweeted that he was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Joshua Wong charged: EU condemns ‘troubling’ arrest of Hong Kong activist
The European Union on Thursday criticised the arrest of prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, saying it was "troubling" and undermined trust in #China. The 23-year-old's detention for for ... ( read original story ...)