Nepal has reopened its borders and lifted the ban on foreign climbers on 17 October. Tourists are starting to come back after the country went into lockdown since March. Prior its official reopening, ... ( read original story ...)
This cafe in Yemen is run by women, for women
When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she founded her own cafe and hopes to change attitudes about women-led businesses. “There were no ... ( read original story ...)
Run by women, for women: This cafe in Yemen is touching new milestones
When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she founded her own cafe and hopes to change attitudes about women-led businesses. “There were no places for women ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Seen Holding Key Rate in Dovish Pause: Decision Guide
Malaysia is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting as political instability and a resurgence in virus infections threaten the nascent economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea
As Canada’s only bilateral free trade agreement partner in Asia and a key gateway to the region with strategic access to regional and global value chains, South Korea represents a unique growth opport ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Inflation Slows To 0.1% On Year
Consumer prices in South Korea were up just 0.1 percent on year in October, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday. That was well shy of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Bourse Poised To Extend Monday’s Gains
The South Korea stock market on Monday ended the two-day slide in which it had plunged more than 75 points or 3.2 percent. The KOSPI ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s factory activity continues recovering
The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 51.8 in October, down marginally from 52.2 in September, but still signaling an improvement in the health of the sector as business ... ( read original story ...)
8 Pro-Democracy Politicians Arrested in Hong Kong Over Heated Meeting
The Hong Kong politicians were arrested in connection with a contentious meeting in May, when the local legislature’s chambers were filled with protest over a battle for control over a key committee. ( read original story ...)
US Secretary of State Condemns Arrests of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned the arrests by Hong Kong authorities of a group of pro-democracy activists, calling the action “a clear abuse of law enforcement for political ... ( read original story ...)