A surge in new Covid-19 infections is raising doubt about whether Myanmar will be able to hold its general election as scheduled on November 8. Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy will ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar locks down Yangon region after jump in Covid-19 cases
A stay-at-home order takes effect across Yangon, in Myanmar, after the country reported hundreds of new Covid-19 cases, just weeks before its November elections, as the country scrambles to control ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years
Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks over their contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean after a four year hiatus following weeks of tensions that culminated in a collision ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Army of Migrant Workers Retrains for Life Back Home
The Philippine government is trying to retrain hundreds of thousands of Filipino workers who are returning jobless from overseas as the pandemic batters economies around the globe. ( read original story ...)
Robi gets nod for largest-ever IPO in Bangladesh
The country’s biggest initial public offering is going to hit the stock market soon as Robi Axiata Ltd yesterday received the nod from the stock market regulator to go public. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Indonesia sees record case rise; India deaths pass 90,000
Israel announces plans for stricter lockdown; Paris to unveil tighter restrictions; Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Opens First Online Store In India, Just Ahead Of Lucrative Hindu Holiday Season
India is the world’s second largest smartphone market after China Apple also plans to open its first physical retail store in India sometime next year The launch of the online store comes just ahead ... ( read original story ...)
China’s post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances – survey
While China's coastal provinces and major cities are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, firms in its poorer western and central provinces are falling well behind in metrics like output and ... ( read original story ...)
Heroes in Harm’s Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China
"Heroes in Harm's Way" premiered on China's flagship TV channel, CCTV-1, on 17 September. It aired during primetime, and promised to be the first TV drama "based on real life stories" about front-line ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork Sells Majority Stake in China Business, Cutting Costs
The real-estate company is selling control of its China business, the latest sign that WeWork is abandoning its former rapid growth approach and looking to reduce risk. ( read original story ...)