Two men caught flouting Indonesian coronavirus laws that state masks must be worn at all times in public were forced to do pushups in front of police after they were unable to pay a fine. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,173 new coronavirus infections, 97 deaths
Indonesia reported 4,173 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking its total number of cases to 452,291, according to the country's COVID-19 task force. It also reported 97 more deaths, taking ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Picks Upmarket Horror Film ‘Impetigore’ for Oscars Contention
Creepy horror film “Impetigore” by hotshot director Joko Anwar has been selected by Indonesia as its national representative in the Academy Awards’ best international feature film category. The news ... ( read original story ...)
India sees ‘strong recovery’ take root, finance minister says
India's economy is seeing a strong recovery taking root, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, citing data that included an increase in tax collections for goods and services. The ... ( read original story ...)
Will a Biden-Harris administration stand up to Modi’s toxic rule in India?
The Indian prime minister’s bromance with President Trump was no secret, but his blatant disregard for human rights and his authoritarian style is really what will make it hard to establish a ... ( read original story ...)
Biden reassures U.S. allies as China asserts power in Asia
The president-elect offered Japan a specific commitment over the disputed Senkaku islands that was welcomed in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Sour China-Australia ties hit talks over LNG deal, says Woodside
Australia's Woodside Petroleum shelved talks to sell stakes in a gas field and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to Chinese firms because of the diplomatic row between Australia and China, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: China says opposition walkout is open challenge
China's government has condemned the mass resignation of most of Hong Kong's opposition as a "farce" and an "open challenge" to its authority. On Wednesday, 15 opposition members announced their ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Health-Care Listings Break Records
Chinese health-care companies are enjoying a banner year, with an overhaul of the country’s health system and relaxed listing rules helping fuel a surge in share sales. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others. ( read original story ...)