The South Korean government is pushing for shorter workdays and other improved working conditions for parcel delivery couriers, who have complained of mounting workloads during the pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako, Who’s Giving up Royal Status to Marry Commoner, Postpones Wedding Again
Japan's Princess Mako has delayed her wedding — again. On Friday, the princess reaffirmed her intention to marry her college sweetheart, admitting, however, that the wedding date still remains ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn faces $90M civil suit in Japan
A civil lawsuit in which automaker Nissan is seeking $90 million in damages from former chairman Carlos Ghosn began in Japan Friday. ( read original story ...)
Rohingya threaten to starve if Bangladesh island plan goes ahead
Plans to place 100,000 Rohingya on a remote and flood-prone island where there have been reports of beatings and abuse by the authorities have been met with fierce resistance, with some refugees ... ( read original story ...)
China’s New Testing Policy for Travelers Is Problematic, Experts Say
Airline passengers must present negative antibody test results before boarding. Scientists consider it a largely useless way to curb disease transmission. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Sees Opportunity in Biden to Balance US Role in Asia, Shift on India and China
"If there is a balanced policy from Washington towards the continent, I think Washington would find Pakistan a willing partner," Pakistani permanent representative to the United Nations Munir Akram ... ( read original story ...)
Naturgy sells Chilean unit to China’s State Grid for $3 billion
Spanish power company Naturgy said on Friday it had agreed to sell 96% of its Chilean utility Compania General de Electricidad to China's State Grid International Development for 2. ( read original story ...)
Bank ABC announces its Q3 and nine months 2020 Results
Net Loss attributable to the Shareholders of the Parent was US$56 MUS$67m at end of H1, continuing to be affected by an increase in Loan Loss Provisions largely related to a major fraud case and ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff elections lure big PACs ready to spend cash
With two concurrent runoff elections that could swing the balance of the Senate, Georgia is about to become the center of the political ... ( read original story ...)
Oman govt teams up with Ericsson on 5G, Internet of Things
Oman's Ministry of Finance has, in partnership with Ericsson, signed an agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Telecommunications Technology and IoT (CoE) to facilitate 5G and ... ( read original story ...)