Malaysia saw the highest daily surge in new coronavirus cases since June as infections spread in Sabah after local elections. ( read original story ...)
Exports in South Korea grow for first time in COVID-19 era
South Korean exports grew in September for the first time in seven months -- beating expectations and offering some positive recovery indicators for Asia's fourth-largest economy, according to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Market Rebound Heats Up Argument Over Bringing Back Short Selling
When global markets convulsed in March, the country banned the practice. Other countries have since lifted similar bans, but South Korea says it is keeping its in place until next March. ( read original story ...)
Zoom, drones and virtual offerings: South Korea’s ancestral rites go digital in COVID-19 times
Rites honoring ancestors during one of South Korea's most important holidays are going virtual, as the country remains on alert for a resurgence of coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Showers of Lotus Flowers Mark End of Buddhist Lent in Thailand
A Golden Buddha statue floats along a river, receiving flowers from believers, during the Lotus flower festival, to mark the end of the Buddhist lent, in Samut Prakan, Thailand October 1, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s annual buffalo festival races on despite travel ban
Thailand's annual water buffalo racing festival ploughed ahead on Thursday despite coronavirus travel restrictions leaving the event with a fraction of its usual tourist crowds. The sturdy bovines ... ( read original story ...)
An American wrote a bad review about a Thailand hotel. Months later he was arrested and is being sued for defamation
Wesley Barnes stayed at a Thailand beach resort and posted a bad review online about it. Almost three months later he was arrested for defamation and put in jail. ( read original story ...)
France Fears That Turkey Is Sending Mercenaries to Caucasus
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed concerns about Turkey allegedly sending Syrian mercenaries to support Azerbaijan in its reignited conflict with Armenia. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Turkey admits to excluding asymptomatic cases from daily tally
Manufacturing activity in Spain returns to growth but Covid worries persist, especially in Madrid, the worst hit part of Europe. Swedish retailer H&M to close about 250 stores next year. Hollywood ... ( read original story ...)
Europe Fails to Contain Turkey
As Erdogan’s ambitions grow, the EU lacks the unity and strength to defend the Continent’s interests. ( read original story ...)