Developing countries must have 'equal access' to future Covid-19 vaccines, Indonesia's foreign minister warned, as wealthy nations scoop up billions of doses. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains destroy homes and lives in southern India
Dramatic images of submerged homes, flooded roads and floating vehicles capture the extent of the damage that been caused by the rains. The deluge has been attributed to a depression in the Bay of ... ( read original story ...)
India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months
India has freed a former chief minister of Kashmir who was detained 14 months ago along with thousands of others when New Delhi imposed direct rule on the disputed region with a huge security ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not just a dog bite’: why India is struggling to keep rabies at bay
The government is being urged to dispel myths and ensure drugs are available – and take responsibility for the millions of stray dogs ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports over 63,000 new coronavirus cases
India has confirmed more than 63,000 new cases of the coronavirus, an increase of over 8,000 from the previous day but still far fewer than it was reporting a month ago, when the virus was at its peak ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping spotlights Shenzhen as future for economic growth, Hong Kong given back seat
"The Shenzhen model is political zero tolerance and business on China's terms," said Kent Deng, professor of Chinese economic history. ( read original story ...)
China ‘Censorship’ Forces Closure of Genghis Khan Museum Exhibit in France
The museum in Nantes said Chinese authorities requested control over the show and demanded that "Genghis Khan" and "Mongol" references be removed. ( read original story ...)
China’s third quarter GDP growth expected to improve: PBOC official
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's third-quarter GDP growth is expected to improve from the previous quarter, Ruan Jianhong, an official with the People's Bank of China (PBOC), told a press conference on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore opens sustainable finance research and talent development hub
The central bank-backed Singapore Green Finance Centre addresses the gap in green finance know-how and talent in the region. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s central bank keeps rates steady as growth outlook sours
South Korea's central bank kept its policy rate steady on Wednesday as it sought to keep a lid on red-hot property prices, even as it expects the economy to see the worst contraction in over two ... ( read original story ...)