Given Sri Lanka’s proximity to India and importance to international shipping, it’s no surprise Mike Pompeo is trying to extend the US’ influence there. But Colombo would be crazy to cut its ties with ... ( read original story ...)
The US has little show for 2 decades of war in Afghanistan — not even a mention at the presidential debates
That these debates went on without scrutiny of active US wars is outrageous, writes Defense Priorities fellow Bonnie Kristian. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan vital for regional peace, stability: Suri
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri Wednesday said that Pakistan and Afghanistan were interlinked with shared social, cultural and economic ties which date back to centuries. He also ... ( read original story ...)
First 10 electric double-decker buses hit the roads in Singapore
Singapore has taken another step in its move to reduce the carbon footprint of public transport, with the deployment of the first 10 fully electric double-decker buses yesterday.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Will The Next E-Commerce Boom Be In Vietnam?
As a result, Vietnam is now emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign businesses — especially e-commerce. Let's take a closer look. What this means is that if you're an e-commerce ... ( read original story ...)
US, Vietnam to sign deal on $2.8 billion liquefied natural gas project
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that Vietnam has approved the project, and that it would "open the door to billions of dollars per year in U.S. LNG exports to Vietnam. That's a real ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Downturn May Be Deeper, Longer Than Previous Recessions, MAS Says
The pace of recovery is expected to moderate in subsequent quarters, as companies and households are restrained by income losses and increased uncertainty, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore opens smart cities development lab
Led by real estate group CapitaLand and an investment of up to SG$10 million, the Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab aims to support 200 companies in the country over the next three years and has roped in ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh, India resume air connectivity after 7 months
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume its flight to Kolkata and Chennai from November 1 and November 15 respectively ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan marks permanent neutrality with photo exhibit in Ankara
Turkmenistan's Embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara held a photo exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality status on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)