By Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) - Taiwan-based electronics maker Foxconn turned out the first batch of display screens this week at its $26-million factory in Vietnam, the government of the southeast ... ( read original story ...)
WHO supports DOH and subnational areas in the Philippines for COVID-19 response
Despite having the second largest number of infections in Southeast Asia, the pandemic situation in the Philippines has provided an opportunity for all stakeholders to strategically plan and innovate ... ( read original story ...)
DOH: Gov’t can buy Moderna vaccines sans US firm’s clinical trials in Philippines
The Philippines can still buy COVID-19 vaccines from American biotechnology company Moderna even if the US manufacturer does not conduct clinical trials in the Philippines, the Department of Health ... ( read original story ...)
India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises
The navies of India, the United States, Australia and Japan are holding exercises in the Northern Arabian Sea in the second phase of a naval drill seen as part of a regional initiative to counter Chin ... ( read original story ...)
IMF mission visiting Pakistan soon, says Shaikh
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission would visit Pakistan in a few weeks to finalise a deal, announced de-facto finance minister Dr Hafeez Shaikh on Tuesday whi ... ( read original story ...)
Progress in Balochistan critical to prosperity of Pakistan: Army chief
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said that "progress and stability in Balochistan is critical to the prosperity of Pakistan", according to Inter-Sevices Public Relations."All ... ( read original story ...)
India’s tally of coronavirus infections exceeds 8.9 million
India recorded 38,617 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally to 8.9 million, health ministry data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
China to see ‘very strong’ consumption recovery as pandemic eases: BNP Paribas
China took a stronger policy response on infrastructure initially but as life returns to normal, consumption is set to bounce back strong , says CG Lai, CEO of BNP Paribas China. ( read original story ...)
Beyond Meat launches plant-based minced pork in China
Beyond Meat Inc on Tuesday launched plant-based minced pork in China, as the faux meat maker seeks to tap into the growing demand for its products in the lucrative Asian market. ( read original story ...)
Is climate finance diverting from development assistance?
The Paris climate agreement called on countries to deliver $100 billion in climate finance per year. Some researchers are worried those resources might be coming at the cost of other development ... ( read original story ...)