SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister said on Thursday the government will buy properties to convert them into public housing to address a shortage of rental homes across the nation. ( read original story ...)
Thai PM Says All Laws to Be Used Against Protesters
Thai PM Says All Laws to Be Used Against Protesters The announcement came in a statement a day after thousands of protesters threw paint at Thai police headquaters in what they said was a response to ... ( read original story ...)
Travel rules changed for Christmas turkey farm workers
Travel rules have been relaxed for people arriving in England to work on poultry farms to ensure there is enough turkey available for Christmas dinners. From 04:00 on Tuesday, seasonal workers from ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam economy is Asia’s shining star during Covid
Vietnam has minimised the economic damage from Covid-19 and is the only country in South East Asia on track for growth this year. Its economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, according to latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s daily virus cases surge past previous record high
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s number of reported coronavirus infections hit a record high in numbers released Thursday, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but stopped short of calling for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc to Begin Experiments Issuing Digital Yen
The move follows the Bank of Japan's recently announced plan to experiment with issuing a digital yen, underscoring a growing awareness of the need for Japan to catch up to rapid global advances in ... ( read original story ...)
In Indonesia, Making of a Mayor Sparks Talk of Nation’s Newest Dynasty
In Indonesia, Making of a Mayor Sparks Talk of Nation's Newest Dynasty SURAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Running against an obscure rival, the son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
US offers to cooperate with Indonesia in vaccine production
The United States has offered to cooperate with Indonesia in vaccine production during the visit of Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan to Washington, DC. Acting as ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Indonesia’s rupiah drops ahead of rate decision, Asia stocks fall
Indonesia's rupiah fell half a percent on Thursday as markets toyed with the possibility of a surprise rate cut given its recent strength, while Asian stock markets faced downward pressure as COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia records 3,807 fresh COVID-19 cases, 3,193 recoveries
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Task Force for COVID-19 Response registered 3,807 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours on Tuesday, thereby taking the tally to 474,455 cases. The country's recovery ... ( read original story ...)