A strikingly-designed centre reminiscent of Rajasthan’s famous forts will soon be opening its doors in conservative Jaisalmer ... ( read original story ...)
Organised ‘overkill’: China shows off rapid lockdown system after latest outbreak
Days after a 17-year-old girl tested positive for COVID-19 in a remote part of western China last week, health authorities said they had tested over 4.7 million people in the region. ( read original story ...)
In China, Big Tech Isn’t the Enemy. It’s the Strategy
Beijing’s five-year plan is determined to ensure the success of domestic technology giants. Foreign firms are on notice. ( read original story ...)
Govt, ADB sign USD 30M loan agreement
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed a USD 30 million (M) policy-based loan agreement under the Financial Market Development Program – Subprogram 2. Policy-based loans ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Barbershops, Shuls, B&Bs to Reopen Sunday, Most Shops the Following Week
for all citizens of Israel, and in time.” Regarding the efforts to revive the Israeli economy, Netanyahu said: “On Monday, the Finance Minister will submit for Knesset approval the additional grant ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Thai finance ministry raises 2020 GDP outlook to 7.7% contraction
BANGKOK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Thailand’s finance ministry on Thursday upgraded its 2020 gross domestic product forecast to a 7.7% contraction, still a record, from the 8.5% decline projected earlier, ... ( read original story ...)
US imposes new sanctions against Iran
Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam calls for removing barriers to women
On the occasion, he affirmed that Vietnam always values women’s role ... They called for increasing financial support for women and girls in countries hit by conflicts. They also shared experience and ... ( read original story ...)
UK managers speak highly of Vietnam’s investment prospects
Wealth Briefing Asia runs an article praising Vietnam’s investment prospect (Photo: Captured) Accordingly, the article said Southeast Asian countries had become one of the leading emerging markets to ... ( read original story ...)
Zubiri wants CCTVs installed in Philippine diplomatic offices, residences abroad
Offices and residences of Philippine ambassadors all over the world should have CCTV cameras to prevent abuses such as the alleged maltreatment experienced by a Filipina household worker in the hands ... ( read original story ...)