Solution to the crisis lies in Myanmar, they say, restating commitment to Rohingya response Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh concluded a two-day visit in Cox’s Bazar and ... ( read original story ...)
Amid civilian-military conflict, does Pakistan need a new social contract?
Pakistan's opposition says the army has too much political power. The army generals say politicians don't deliver on promises. Can Pakistan's politicians and generals sit together and resolve their ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Gives Free Bali Staycations to Test Tourism Readiness
Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths pass 10,000
Indonesia reported on Thursday its biggest daily rise of coronavirus infections with 4,634 new cases, bringing the total number to 262,022, data from the country's health ministry showed. ( read original story ...)
In India, engineers and MBAs are turning to manual labor to survive the economic crash
On a recent muggy afternoon in southern India, Earappa Bawge hacked at the ground with a pickax, his white shirt pasted to his back. Each dull thud reminded him of how far his hopes had fallen. ( read original story ...)
India Seeks Naval Edge as China Penetrates Indian Ocean
India’s border conflict with China is pushing New Delhi to look for an asymmetric response: flexing its naval might as it deepens cooperation with other democracies that seek to counter Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
China is building even more detention camps for Muslims
Plus, a Kentucky grand jury declines to file homicide charges in the death of Breonna Taylor. And President Trump refuses to commit to the peaceful transfer of power. ( read original story ...)
Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm could be a ‘nightmare’ for China, CLSA says
China wants to avoid the "nightmare" of an American company owning Arm, which would open the door to possible intervention by the U.S. government to limit China's access to technology, said Sebastian ... ( read original story ...)
China Has a New Plan to Tame Tibet
It failed to coax cultural assimilation with economic incentives. Now it’s going for coerced labor and micromanaging people’s very lifestyles. ( read original story ...)
Brunei AI hackathon shows potential for building a 4IR-ready workforce
The hackathon engaged AI industry insiders to mentor young Brunei students and nurture their AI ideas from concept to presentation ... ( read original story ...)