Turkey’s defense minister has reaffirmed the country’s plans to use a Russian-made missile defense system it purchased despite continued objections from the United States.Defense Minister Hulusi Akar ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Seeks to Rein in Netflix, Apple Over Tax and Content
Senior government officials in Vietnam have accused U.S. media giants Netflix and Apple of flouting the country’s content, taxation and competition laws. They say that new regulations will force the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga Speaks With Biden, Confirms Importance of Japan-U.S. Ties
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden have started their phone talks, Kyodo reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Packaging Industry – Trends and Opportunities
Summary The packaging industry in Japan is estimated to grow from 160. 4 billion units in 2019 to 164. 7 billion units by 2024. Rigid plastics was the most consumed pack material in 2019 and is also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports record daily coronavirus cases: NHK
Japan reported a record high of 1,634 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, broadcaster NHK said. The previous record high occurred on Aug. 7, according to NHK. Japan is shifting toward easing ... ( read original story ...)
See how a CNN reporter had to quarantine upon arrival in Japan
Despite loose coronavirus restrictions, especially compared to other Asian countries, Japan has had fewer than 2,000 total reported Covid-19 deaths. CNN's Selina Wang reports on a possible third wave ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s Government Caught in the Crossfire as Its Public Assails France
Amid COVID-19, the South Asian country needs its economic partnerships with France more than ever. Will public opinion get in the way? ( read original story ...)
How western travel influencers got tangled up in Pakistan’s politics
Travel bloggers have flocked to Pakistan in recent years – but have some of them become too close to the authorities? ( read original story ...)
Pakistan engaged in talks to settle Reko Diq dispute: official
Pakistan is actively engaged in negotiations with parties involved in a dispute over the $5.97 billion award against the country in the Reko Diq litigation.The government is fully aware and defending ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Packaging Industry – Trends and Opportunities
Summary The Indonesian packaging industry is anticipated to grow from 141. 3 billion units in 2019 to 159. 2 million units in 2024, registering a CAGR of 2. 4%. Flexible Packaging was the largest pack ... ( read original story ...)