Michael Isenschmid, managing director of Zurich-based IAP Investment & Trust Services AG, shares a few suggestions to make Vietnam even more attractive. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Top Diplomat in Washington to Meet With Pompeo, Biden’s Team: Yonhap
South Korea’s foreign minister arrived in Washington on Sunday for talks with her American counterpart on a visit now overshadowed by Joe Biden’s projected win in the U.S. presidential election. ( read original story ...)
PetroVietnam strives to overcome difficulties and maintain stable business activities
PetroVietnam was one of the few petroleum firms that managed to maintain stable business amid COVID-19 and the sharp decrease in oil prices. ( read original story ...)
Why China Stepped On The Ant Group (Part 1): To Stop A Bubble
The most shocking, market-impacting event this week was not the US election. It was the news that the Chinese government decided to step on an ant… specifically, on the Ant Group - China's fintech ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Favored for Election Win as Voters Turn Out Despite Coronavirus
Myanmar votes on Sunday in an election seen as a referendum on a fledgling democratic government whose reputation collapsed overseas amid allegations of genocide but which remains popular at home. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Awaits Early Results of Election Seen Giving Suu Kyi a New Term
Myanmar authorities are due to release early election results on Monday after what appeared to be an enthusiastic turnout despite fears of the novel coronavirus for a vote that is expected to give ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif calls on neighbors to cooperate following Trump’s defeat
Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on his country's neighbors to cooperate in achieving common interests, following U.S President Donald Trump's defeat in the presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s pro-Iran factions see smoother sailing with Biden at helm
Tehran factions have welcomed Joe Biden's election as US president, alarming officials and activists in Baghdad who fear a US-Iran deescalation could empower hardliners in their own country. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan Shakes Up Economic Leadership as Country Faces Currency Crisis
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed the governor of the central bank, and the country’s finance minister announced his resignation, in a surprise weekend shake-up. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Sees Economy Improving This Quarter as Curbs Eased
The Philippines sees growth picking up in the current quarter after virus restrictions were eased, even as data due Tuesday is likely to show the economy continued to contract in the three months ... ( read original story ...)