While total case numbers remain low, they have begun to multiply rapidly, prompting Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to warn on Thursday that the country is on “maximum alert” in an effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Capital Raises Coronavirus Alert to Highest as Cases Set Record
The Japanese capital of Tokyo posted the highest coronavirus alert level on Thursday with its daily tally of new cases set for a record high of more than 500, and its governor warned of much worse ... ( read original story ...)
China’s carbon neutrality pledge undermined by coal power plans: study
China's plan to build more coal-fired power "contradicts" its pledge to go carbon neutral by 2060 and risks creating 2 trillion yuan ($303.60 billion) in stranded assets, according to new research ... ( read original story ...)
Rove warns Republicans in Georgia to match Democrats’ get-out-the-vote efforts in all-important Senate runoffs
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams built a strong get-out-the-vote operation, Fox News contributor Karl Rove told "Hannity" Wednesday night. ( read original story ...)
Palestinians agree to accept tax money from Israel, easing financial crisis
The Palestinians will accept millions in tax funds collected by Israel on their behalf, for the first time since May, according to a Palestinian official. The announcement came days after the ... ( read original story ...)
LaMelo Ball is the star Michael Jordan and Charlotte desperately need
LaMelo Ball could transform the Charlotte Hornets right before our eyes. After being selected with the 3rd-overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, it seems clear that Ball was arguably ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s COVID-19 Recovery Must Include Microfinance Reform
Cambodia’s government must avoid treating microcredit as a miracle cure or a substitute for an adequate social safety net. ( read original story ...)
Ex-finance minister M Syeduzzaman discusses career on IPDC Ogroj
IPDC Finance Ltd presents Ogroj takes place from 8pm-9pm every first and third Thursday of the month. Guests on previous episodes include Prof Rehman Sobhan, Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, M Anis Ud Dowla, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund expects to attract US$15 billion, report says
Indonesia’s soon-to-be-launched sovereign wealth fund will have dedicated industry funds to attract US$15 billion of investments and deepen access to global capital, according to Reuters, quoting an ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s economy to grow 1.5-2.5 per cent in fiscal 2020-21
Cash-strapped Pakistan's economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, will turn around and grow 1.5-2.5 per cent in the current fiscal year, according to the country's central bank. ( read original story ...)