The Royal Government of Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $3 million grant from the ADB-administered Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) to demonstrate the ... ( read original story ...)
First triplet babies born through IVF in Bhutan
(Xinhua) -- A 31-year-old woman gave birth to triplet boys through "in vitro fertilization" (IVF) Saturday in Bhutan, announced the Health Minister. This was the first ever success "in vitro ... ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste: Economy to Recover Gradually from COVID-19 Shock
Towards a Sustained Recovery warns that a potential second wave of COVID-19 infections is one of the main risks to the outlook, while the economic recovery is expected to be gradual (3.1 percent in ... ( read original story ...)
October 2020 Timor-Leste Economic Report: Towards a Sustained Recovery
Leste’s economy is forecast to contract by 6.8 percent in 2020 – the sharpest fall since the country’s independence in 2002 – due to the impact of COVID-19 and delays in the approval of the 2020 state ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain GP: Spectators to be limited to frontline health workers
Bahrain's two Grands Prix this season will be held "predominantly without spectators" because of the coronavirus pandemic, but health workers will be offered seats. ( read original story ...)
No Fans at Both F1 Races in Bahrain But Covid-19 Health Workers Invited
The two Formula One races in Bahrain will be held predominantly without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic, race organizers said Saturday. A small number of grandstand seats will be ... ( read original story ...)
Formula 1 2020: Bahrain, Sakhir GPs to be held behind closed doors, say organisers
The two Formula 1 Grand Prix to be contested in Bahrain this season will be held behind closed doors, apart from some guest members of the kingdom's health services, organisers said on Saturday.Two ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar economy may rebound next year in both domestic and foreign demand: FocusEconomics
Qatar economy is expected to see a rebound next year in both domestic and foreign demand; FocusEconomics said and noted it saw a 2.9% rise in GDP in 2021 and 3.6% in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Protests in Inner Mongolia over Chinese government language policy
Just as it has latched onto “human rights” in Tibet, and among the Uighur population in Xinjiang, so Washington has sought to exploit discontent in Inner Mongolia to weaken China. ( read original story ...)
Georgia runoff election: When is it and how will it work?
Georgia's races for the Senate will advance to a January runoff after none of the candidates captured a majority of votes. ( read original story ...)