(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President-elect Joe Biden assured the leaders of Japan and South Korea of his commitment to alliances with the two Asian nations in phone calls on Thursday morning, signaling that ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea removed from COVID-19 ‘low-to-moderate’ risk list
(CNA) The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday removed South Korea from its list of countries from which business travelers can apply for shorter quarantine periods upon arrival in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin Suspends Payments to Myanmar Military Firm
The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity. ( read original story ...)
Thanksgiving in the pandemic drives turkey sales
The pandemic is forcing millions of Americans to scale back Thanksgiving plans this year against the backdrop of travel restrictions and advisories on large gatherings. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam businesses urged to rethink towards sustainable and digital future
To build resilience and emerge stronger through this health crisis, businesses in Vietnam need to rethink business structure, embrace digitalisation, and engage the workforce in a more sustainable way ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Business Summit 2020 underlines digital transformation amid COVID-19
Upon addressing the opening ceremony, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh emphasised that the COVID-19 pandemic and Industry 4.0 have served to change the global economy, adding that the ... ( read original story ...)
Former Marine shares epic story of hand-delivering beers to buddies deployed in Vietnam
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal John "Chick" Donohue shared his story of "the greatest beer run ever." ... ( read original story ...)
Business owners share memories from Vietnam
Jeff Tracy still recalls the fear that swept over him as he laid on the ground in the jungles of South Vietnam as part of the U.S. Army’ ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife Tops Estimates as Asia Business Continues to Expand
Manulife Financial Corp., Canada’s largest life insurer, is benefiting from resilience in its Asia business as the Covid-19 pandemic drags on globally. ( read original story ...)
American Sanctions Target Major Hezbollah Ally in Lebanon
Washington imposed sanctions on former Lebanese foreign minister Gebran Bassil, leader of the country’s largest Christian political bloc and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun. The US is accusing ... ( read original story ...)