India's National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, Maldivian Defence Minister Honorable Mariya Didi and Lankan Defense Secretary Maj.Gen. Rtd. Kamal Gunaratne are expected to lead the delegations at a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Maybank posts lower Q3 profit as pandemic takes toll
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), the largest lender in Malaysia by assets, on Friday posted a 2.3% fall in quarterly net profit, weighed by lower operating income mainly due to the continued impact from ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Has No Cure for a Gold Craze That Leaves Lira Vulnerable
A year of crisis for the lira has kept Turks buying gold at a record pace. Now the appetite for more bullion risks becoming a drag on the currency just as a rally struggles to regain momentum. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Capital Sees Prices Fall Most in Over Eight Years as COVID-19 Pain Persists
Core consumer prices in Tokyo suffered their biggest annual drop in more than eight years, data showed on Friday, an indication the hit to consumption from the coronavirus crisis continued to heap ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea Cases Stay Above 500 for 2nd Day
South Korea’s daily virus tally is hovering above 500 for the second straight day, and the country’s prime minister is urging the public to stay home this weekend to contain a viral resurgence. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin strikes new deal to sell Australian dairy business
Japan’s Kirin has found a new Australian buyer for its Lion Dairy business after an earlier A$600m ($442m) sale to a Chinese group was scuttled by rising diplomatic and trade tensions between Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to showcase export items
Pakistan’s participation includes a dedicated country pavilion, extra booths for enterprises and special events ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen for exchange of business teams
SIALKOT: Pakistan and Yemen have long-lasting brotherly relations, and bilateral trade and business ties should be further promoted with the exchange of trade delegations, said Am ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea attempted to hack into South Korean coronavirus vaccine makers – Yonhap
North Korea has attempted to hack into South Korean companies developing coronavirus vaccines, the Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing a parliamentary intelligence committee. ( read original story ...)
Ethnic tension, conflicts key concern for Myanmar’s incoming MPs
Another landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi’s party means it has a chance to push through reforms – if it wants. ( read original story ...)