Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea, in the first high-level dialogue since Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Most people in China believe corruption falling, says Transparency International
China remains 80th in global index, but survey suggests Xi Jinping’s eight-year drive to root out corruption is having an effect on perceptions ... ( read original story ...)
Tiffany beats profit estimates as sales in China soar more than 70%. But lockdowns in the US and Europe could hurt the luxury jeweler’s holiday sales.
Tiffany sales in China soared as consumers who couldn't travel to Europe made their luxury purchases at home instead. ( read original story ...)
Atlanta Hawks Arena, Which Played Huge Role in Biden Winning Georgia, to be Used Again for Senate Runoffs
The Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Falcons will make their respective homes available for early voting for Georgia's Senate runoffs after both venues were used as voting sites in the presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Over 100 sightings of ‘hammerhead worms’ reported in Georgia
These bizarre-looking insects are called “hammerhead worms” for their flat heads, and are an invasive species that can grow up to a foot long. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, Oman top officials review political, economic, defence cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan and Oman reviewed the entire spectrum of rapid developments and collaboration in political, economic and defence fields during a high-level virtual meeting between the senior ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s small merchants concerned about pandemic survivability: Amex survey
American Express has brought its "Shop Small" campaign to Singapore to help small businesses ride out the hit from the coronavirus pandemic longer, says country manager Ho Fat Wai. ( read original story ...)
Singapore investigates dozens for religious extremism ‘to pre-empt copycat attacks’ after France beheading
A majority of those being investigated attracted attention after they had supported the killing of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty. ( read original story ...)
Last COVID-19 cluster closes; no active cluster in Singapore for the first time since pandemic began
SINGAPORE: The last COVID-19 cluster in a migrant worker dormitory has closed, meaning there are no active clusters in Singapore since the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan: The dammed united
Turkmen authorities are making dexterous use of the pandemic (which they insist has not hit their country) to further clamp down any kind of independent social activity. This and much more in our ... ( read original story ...)