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 Business Summit 2020 opens
The Vietnam Business Summit (VBS) 2020, the largest annual trade and investment promotion event in the country, opened in Hanoi on. ( read original story ...)
What makes Philippines a good market for Singapore companies to venture into?
Over the years, there has been growing interest from Singapore companies to expand into the Philippines. In 2018, Singapore was the 2nd largest foreign investor and top ASEAN investor in the ... ( read original story ...)
Bill Gates acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts in managing pandemic
Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on Thursday acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in managing the Covid-19 pandemic despite the current rise in cases. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar ... ( read original story ...)
Festive Season Purchases Add to Signs Indian Economy is Reviving
India’s main holiday season -- culminating Saturday with Diwali, the festival of lights -- appears to be giving a much needed boost to demand, with online retail sales to business activity indicators ... ( read original story ...)
Marine Raiders weren’t training in Taiwan, Department of Defense insists
The Department of Defense has shot down claims that members of Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command, or MARSOC, were training Taiwanese troops on the island. Taiwan News on Monday reported ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stopped Covid-19’s Spread, but Can’t Talk About It at WHO Meeting
Taiwan hasn’t recorded a locally transmitted coronavirus infection in about seven months but has been blocked from participating in a virtual gathering this week of the 194-member World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei: ‘Taiwan’ censored during WHO Facebook video event
The World Health Organization allegedly blocked the word "Taiwan" from its Facebook page during a live video broadcast on the social media platform, Taiwanese politicians say. ( read original story ...)
Trolls get creative after WHO censors Taiwan
Alleged censorship of Taiwan on the World Health Organization's Facebook page inspired some creative trolling Thursday, with special characters and foreign scripts used to bypass filters that also ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Praises Trump, Has ‘Faith in Democracy’ Over Election Uncertainties
Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu described the current period of U.S.-Taiwan relations as the "best ever," while also reserving special praise for outgoing President Donald Trump on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)