With airlines in Malaysia expected to take three years to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, observers say a major restructuring has to be on the cards for key airlines including embattled national ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 271 new COVID-19 cases as tighter curbs to take effect
South Korea reported another daily rise of over 200 new coronavirus cases on Monday, a day before tighter social distancing rules aimed at blunting a third wave of infections take effect. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar maps out recovery and reform
The Myanmar government is putting the finishing touches on an ambitious new economic recovery and reform plan. To be announced during the current transition period following the Nov 8 elections, it ... ( read original story ...)
The Philippines may see 6.5%-7.5% GDP growth in 2021, central bank says
We expect a "strong rebound" in the second quarter onward of next year from the coronavirus pandemic, says Benjamin Diokno, governor of Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan: coping with low rates and inflation after the pandemic
Everyone wanted to learn the lessons of Japan. They still do. Thirty years on, Japan’s economy has not lost its fascination. But rather than the secrets to miraculous economic growth, today’s students ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ditch ‘hanko’ seal in drive to digitise bureaucracy
Taro Kono catalogued almost 15,000 occasions when the only way to satisfy Japan’s fastidious bureaucracy was with a personalised hanko seal. He is now determined to get rid of them. In an interview ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sees another surge in Covid-19 deaths
Bangladesh, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh reported 38 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, taking the fatalities to 6,388.The country also recorded 2,060 new cases at that time, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Zaman ruled out of New Zealand tour with fever
Opener Fakhar Zaman has been left out of Pakistan's tour of New Zealand as a precautionary measure after he developed a fever ahead of the team's departure on Monday, the country's cricket board has ... ( read original story ...)
Concrete Jungle Threatens Mangroves On Pakistan Island
A short boat ride from the shores of Karachi, mangrove trees sprout along the quiet inlets of an uninhabited island that environmentalists say provides vital coastal protection to Pakistan's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to chair G20 in 2022, exchanging presidency term with India
Indonesia will chair G20 in 2022, exchanging its presidency term with India, initially scheduled to lead the bloc in the next two years, Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)