One of the stranger aspects of President-elect Joe Biden's selection of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be his secretary of defense comes in his explanation of why he made the choice. In an essay in the ... ( read original story ...)
Volunteers bury Myanmar’s Muslim Covid-19 dead
Sweating under his protective gear, volunteer Sithu Aung lays another coronavirus victim to rest – offering crucial funeral rites to his Muslim community in Myanmar’s virus-ravaged commercial capital. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar-based solar-powered products provider bags $2m in series A2 round
With the new financing, SolarHome plans to continue scaling its business as it enters its next stage of growth. ( read original story ...)
Report Details Controversial Purchases of Myanmar’s Military
Myanmar’s military continues to attempt to acquire European-made equipment in apparent violation of European Union sanctions and embargoes, according to a new report. An investigation by the Organized ... ( read original story ...)
The Asia Foundation launches Myanmar Business Environment Index 2020
Second edition of MBEI tool shows progress in governance for private sector development December 10, 2020 — Today, The Asia Foundation released the Myanmar Business Environment Index 2020 (MBEI). The ... ( read original story ...)
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Turkey Officials Over Energy Activities in Eastern Mediterranean
The move puts a temporary end on fissures within the bloc over how to deal with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s military moves in the eastern Mediterranean region and his push for energy ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook tracks ‘OceanLotus’ hackers to IT firm in Vietnam
Cybersecurity investigators at Facebook have traced a hacking group long suspected of spying on behalf of the Vietnamese government to an IT company in Ho Chi Minh City. The announcement on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Iridescent Snake Discovered In Vietnam, Scales Shift Through Blues And Greens
A new species of snake has been discovered in Vietnam. The snake, which has been named Achalinus zugorum, is iridescent and has scales that shift from blue to green. ( read original story ...)
Grab hit with drivers’ strike over higher take rates in Vietnam
Grab Vietnam has been under fierce opposition from both drivers and tax authorities in the country following its move to increase both its fees and commission rate. Starting on December 5, Grab ... ( read original story ...)
Circular economy can create sustainable value in Vietnam: experts
Vietnam jumped five spots to reach 49th position in the world for sustainable development in 2020 on the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, partly thanks to the efforts of local businesses, ... ( read original story ...)