A student-led pro-democracy movement has gathered pace across Thailand for the past three months, with activists making unprecedented calls for reforms of the kingdom's unassailable monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Only 5% FDI projects in Vietnam use high technologies
Vietnam is home to 32,539 valid foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with registered capital of a combined US$381 billion, of which US$233 billion has been fully disbursed. A report from the ... ( read original story ...)
Death penalty for rape in Bangladesh stokes heated debate
Bangladesh's decision to introduce the death penalty for rape has been criticized by international rights groups. Critics say capital punishment is not the solution to the problem of sexual violence ... ( read original story ...)
Another distinction for Pakistan: Former DG FIA elected to international body on crime
This is for the first time that a Pakistani has been elected as a member board of directors of the Anti-Crime Alliance ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports fewest virus deaths in 11 weeks
India has reported its lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths in nearly three months. The Health Ministry on Thursday reported 680 fatalities in the past 24 hours, ... ( read original story ...)
Europe Beefs Up Measures; India’s Covid Cases: Virus Update
Europe intensified efforts to stem a resurgent coronavirus outbreak, with France announcing further restrictions and London set for a clampdown. ( read original story ...)
India’s coronavirus infections rise to 7.31 million
India's tally of coronavirus infections stood at 7.31 million on Thursday, having risen by 67,708 in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed. Deaths from COVID-19 infections rose by 680 to 111, ... ( read original story ...)
MPs’ ‘loose talk’ drives Australia’s relationship with China to very low point, former defence chief warns
Angus Houston calls for a ‘circuit breaker’ as Australian coal reportedly becomes the latest target of Chinese authorities ... ( read original story ...)
China says the U.S. is undermining stability of the Taiwan Strait
China said on Thursday the United States was seriously undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed through the waters amid escalating tensions between ... ( read original story ...)
China fires 2 health officials following new virus outbreak
A hospital president and the director of the health commission in the northern Chinese city of Qingdao have been fired after China’s latest coronavirus outbreak, authorities ... ( read original story ...)