North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his "man of the people ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s data-centric future beyond Covid-19
The impact has dug deep into the structure of Nepal’s economy and will need a longer runway to recover, which at least for our industry, will follow a moderate L-shape. It will be a good outcome if ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s regional powers increase interventions
An official of the Yemeni government said that interventions by key regional powers have noticeably increased in the war-ravaged Arab country during the past weeks. To get full access of the story, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports triple-digit rise in COVID-19 cases
SEOUL: South Korea reported 102 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight on Monday (Oct 12), marking a triple-digit increase in six days, the Korea ... ( read original story ...)
COVID boosts need, demand for e-commerce in Myanmar
E-commerce and food delivery have flourished in Myanmar since the lockdown and other restrictions to contain COVID-19 took hold in the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Next President Could Be a Military Man
The strongest candidates to replace President Hassan Rouhani in June come from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the country’s most muscular military arm. Early indications suggest Brigadier ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says G7 finance ministers to hold teleconference, issue statement
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies will hold a teleconference later on Tuesday to issue a joint communique, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said. Aso, speaking to ... ( read original story ...)
Tips for Vietnamese startups to build a business model from scratch
The Grab online food delivery and cloud kitchen platforms have proven a saving grace for many food and beverage startups hit hardest by the crisis. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan unlikely to avail $4.5bn Islamic Trade Finance Corporation facility
Pakistan and the ITFC on Monday signed about $400 million worth of two facilities to finance oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by December this year. Another $100m facility is expected to be ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam continues reforms for EVFTA
Vietnam is continuing its institutional reform commitments made in the historic EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in an aim to boost exports of agricultural products and attract more investment ... ( read original story ...)