Dhaka has shown real vision in its fiscal planning, but a turn toward authoritarianism could reverse its successes. ( read original story ...)
Live COVID-19 updates: Bangladesh’s cases rise to 460,619, death toll at 6,580
DHAKA -- Bangladesh reported 1,908 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths on Saturday, bringing its total tally to 460,619 with 6,580 deaths, the Directorate General of Health Services said. ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi visits key vaccine facilities as COVID-19 cases surge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured three of the nation's leading vaccine development and manufacturing sites on Saturday as coronavirus cases continue to soar. ( read original story ...)
India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk
Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital are pressing on with their protest against agricultural legislation they say could devastate crop prices, while the government seeks talks with th ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi tours vaccine facilities as cases surge
World India's Modi tours vaccine facilities as cases surge. Posted . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured three of his country's leading vaccine development and manufacturin ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai International Financial Centre FinTech Hive and Israel’s FinTech-Aviv to cooperate
the largest financial technology hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed an agreement to collaborate with Israel’s FinTech-Aviv. FinTech Aviv was established in ... ( read original story ...)
Golden visas set to add up to 1% to Dubai’s economy
Dubai Economy says the plan to extend the golden residency to more categories will accelerate economic growth and productivity in the emirate ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan donates $2 million from ‘The Last Dance’ to food banks
Air Jordan to the rescue.Michael Jordan has donated $2 million of earnings from his critically acclaimed 10-part ESPN documentary series “The Last Dance” to local food banks in the Carolinas and ... ( read original story ...)
Creeping in through Syria, Iran is just a border fence away from Israel
Via its proxy Lebanese Hezbollah terror group, Tehran has all but succeeded in opening a second front against the Jewish state; in Gaza, Hamas wields coronavirus to deflect unrest ... ( read original story ...)
Govt will ensure Malaysia remains attractive for FDI, DDI – Tengku Zafrul
“Investment is important for Malaysia and the government will ensure that it remains attractive for both foreign and domestic investors,“ said Finance Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz ... ( read original story ...)