Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Group, and Economist Loke Siew Ting assessed the latest export data in Malaysia. “Gross exports unexpectedly reversed course and declined by 2.9% y/y in Aug (Jul: +3 ... ( read original story ...)
Amnesty lambasts ‘irony’ of Ladies European Tour events in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International has voiced deep concern after the Ladies European Tour announced it will stage two events in Saudi Arabia in November ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Says It Dismantled an Iran-Backed Terrorist Cell
Saudi Arabia said it dismantled a terrorist cell with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the latest indication of heightened tensions in the Middle East as the two longtime rivals ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s first dog cafe delights pet lovers
AFPTV 1. Wide shot dog chewing on a toy at the Barking Lot cafe, a first for ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia, in the coastal city of Khobar 2. Wide shot mask-clad dog owners and their pets sitting at ... ( read original story ...)
Introducing: Saudi Arabia’s female bodybuilders
Riyadh Female trainers at this gym say they've seen a spike in weightlifting among Saudi women (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SAUDI BODYBUILDING TRAINEE, BALQEES SALEH, SAYING: "Bodybuilding was a frowned upon ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea claims slain official tried to defect to North Korea
But the man’s brother calls claim a ‘fiction’ and accuses Seoul of framing him after failing to come to his rescue. ( read original story ...)
Campaigners Say Myanmar Students Face Jail Over Anti-War Pamphlet Protest
Police said they did not have details of any arrests. A government spokesman was not immediately available to comment. The detentions and charges were reported by the All Burma Federation of Students ... ( read original story ...)
How A Beloved Gemstone Became A Symbol Of Environmental Tragedy In Myanmar
Decades of mining for jade has left the landscape desolate. Local activists want to make a change — but can they stand up to the powerful companies that dominate the industry? ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Election a High-Stakes Game in War-Torn Rakhine State
Will politicians help the public imagine new post-election democratic possibilities in the wake of violence and COVID-19? ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Launches Election App to Keep Voters Informed
The mVoter 2020 app aims to keep voters informed about potential disruption as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. ( read original story ...)