NCACC should probe arms sales to Syria. The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that Jeff Radebe, Chairperson of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), should aut ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s event marketing business forecast to lose 5.6 billion baht
Thailand's event marketing business is expected to lose 5.6 billion baht (186 million USD) worth of revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as compared to the total amount of 14 billion baht per ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam business poised to take up China slack
Businesses are being urged to expand trade ties with Vietnam, with a new report describing the country as a standout market for Australia as relations with China continue to sour. ( read original story ...)
Philippines suspends OFW deployment to Jordan on virus risks
THE PHILIPPINES has suspended the deployment of newly hired migrant Filipinos to Jordan due to risks from the coronavirus. In an advisory dated Dec. 10, the Philippine Overseas Employment ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: 2.4 million skilled jobs feared to remain unfilled as Covid-19 almost hits 450,000-mark
The Philippines faces a postpandemic skills and employment gap that may leave 2.4 million skilled jobs vacant and unfilled if there are no significant reforms in education and training of workers. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Africa agree to beef up post-pandemic business ties
Some 160 companies including Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. have bases in resource-rich South Africa, which accounts for more than 20% of Africa's gross domestic product. ( read original story ...)
Clerk loses over RM500,000 to Macau Scam
A CLERK lost RM693,900 after being deceived by a Macau Scam syndicate that claimed the victim was involved in money laundering. Negri Sembilan Commercial Crime Investigation Department head Supt Aibee ... ( read original story ...)
Tampin clerk cheated out of nearly RM700,000 in Macau Scam
A clerk at a private company here lost RM693,900 after being deceived by a Macau Scam syndicate that claimed she was involved in money laundering. ( read original story ...)
Why Jimmy Lai and Hong Kong’s democracy advocates need Biden’s public support right now
One of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates, 72-year-old clothing and media mogul Jimmy Lai, was charged Friday under an oppressive security law imposed by China earlier this year. He is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: 95 new Covid-19 cases confirmed as housing estate clusters grow
Hong Kong confirmed 95 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday and reported the coronavirus-related death of a 42-year-old woman, as clusters at two public housing blocks continued to grow while another may have ... ( read original story ...)