Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday he hoped the next US administration will have learnt that sanctions cannot make Tehran bow to American policy.US President Donald Trump, who appears to be ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. panel urges Iran to speed investigation of downed jet
A governing panel at the United Nations' aviation agency urged Iran on Friday to accelerate an investigation into the downing of a Ukrainian airliner in January, while an Iranian official said a final ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine business groups sign pledge to reduce inequality
SOME of the biggest business groups in the Philippines have signed a covenant committing to address economic and social inequalities in the country, which have been heightened by the ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Lam says next US president should not interfere in Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the next U.S. president should end U.S. interference in the internal affairs of her city and China ... ( read original story ...)
Patients with gender identity issues ‘more willing to seek help at Hong Kong public hospitals’
People with gender identity issues have been making more appointments at Hong Kong's public hospitals, something doctors say could be a sign that more are prepared to come forward for help. The group ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei-China joint venture plants trees to protect local environment; No Covid-19 cases for 16 days
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between China and Brunei, will continue its reforestation project to help with the protection of Brunei's natural environment, Chen Liancai, chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
ADB, Bhutan Sign $3 Million Grant for Alternative Renewable Energy Pilot Project
The Royal Government of Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $3 million grant from the ADB-administered Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) to demonstrate the ... ( read original story ...)
First triplet babies born through IVF in Bhutan
(Xinhua) -- A 31-year-old woman gave birth to triplet boys through "in vitro fertilization" (IVF) Saturday in Bhutan, announced the Health Minister. This was the first ever success "in vitro ... ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste: Economy to Recover Gradually from COVID-19 Shock
Towards a Sustained Recovery warns that a potential second wave of COVID-19 infections is one of the main risks to the outlook, while the economic recovery is expected to be gradual (3.1 percent in ... ( read original story ...)
October 2020 Timor-Leste Economic Report: Towards a Sustained Recovery
Leste’s economy is forecast to contract by 6.8 percent in 2020 – the sharpest fall since the country’s independence in 2002 – due to the impact of COVID-19 and delays in the approval of the 2020 state ... ( read original story ...)