UNICEF receives 26 million from Germany to support national systems and ensure vulnerable children in Iraq receive quality basic and social protection services in Iraq The German Government, through ... ( read original story ...)
Spain startup sees ‘business in a box’ concept taking off
Spanish wellness startup Jeff is ramping up its expansion in the Philippines with the opening of more of its flagship laundry hubs and the introduction of new business lines next year. ( read original story ...)
India Plans to Tax Income From Bitcoin Investments: Report
The country's income tax authority is tracking investors making money amid the ongoing bitcoin price rally and is all set to demand taxes, two sources familiar with the matter told The Economic Times. ( read original story ...)
Nathan Law: ‘No one knows when I can go back to Hong Kong’
Nathan Law began 2020 planning a new run for office in Hong Kong. He has ended it a political exile in Britain, unsure if he will ever be able to return to the city he calls home, or speak to his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: Covid-19 rule-breakers face HK$5,000 fine, half the amount floated earlier, as 112 new cases confirmed
Hong Kong will raise the penalty for flouting Covid-19 rules on public gatherings, wearing masks and mandatory testing to HK$5,000 (US$645), half the amount previously floated, as 112 new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Calls Grow for Police Accountability in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court ruling has strengthened calls to establish an independent mechanism for complaints against the police amid intense outcry at home and abroad over alleged arbitrary arrests and ... ( read original story ...)
An Ominous Milestone in Hong Kong’s Democratic Descent
Now those early successes are being undone, and hope is dwindling that Hong Kong’s prodemocracy movement can withstand Beijing’s incursions on the city. Eight years on from Wong’s first unlikely ... ( read original story ...)
With arrests and a security law, who is left to fight for democracy in Hong Kong?
Three high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists were jailed Wednesday, others have already fled the city, while still more face prosecution. Their cases involve a host of charges, both serious and ... ( read original story ...)
Business climate worsens for Taiwan’s service sector
A pedestrian walks with umbrella in the rain in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, Sept. 30, 2019. (Xinhua/Chen Bin) TAIPEI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The business climate for Taiwan's service industries has ... ( read original story ...)
Strongest Taiwan Dollar Since ‘97 Shows Central Bank Easing Grip
The Taiwan dollar closed at its highest level since 1997, and more gains are likely on the way as the central bank eases its grip on the currency. ( read original story ...)