Cambodia's famed Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 396,241 international visitors during the first nine months of 2020, down 76 per cent over the same period last year, said the state-owned Angkor ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia urged to rethink scrapping of bonus pay for night workers
Cambodia's move to scrap some employee bonus and holiday entitlements is likely to hurt the poorest workers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, labour rights groups and unions warned on ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s foreign policy based on neutrality; development cooperation is our priority
“Sri Lanka is located in a place of strategic importance. Therefore, our country is attracted to many parties. In this context, Sri Lanka has chosen neutrality as its foreign policy. Our top most ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia risks investment troubles as political drama drags on
With its leadership tossed into uncertainty again, Malaysia risks delays and loss of new investments, analysts and business groups say, as anxiety bubbles among foreign investors worried about policy ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia warns of new coronavirus wave following election spike
Malaysian authorities warned of a new wave of coronavirus after 260 new infections were reported on Thursday, the biggest daily spike since early June, following an election in the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Reports 260 New Coronavirus Cases, Biggest Spike Since June 4
Malaysia reported 260 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, its biggest daily spike in infections since June 4, mostly due to an outbreak in Sabah state on Borneo island, the health ministry said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Virus Cases Jump Most Since June After Sabah Vote
Malaysia saw the highest daily surge in new coronavirus cases since June as infections spread in Sabah after local elections. ( read original story ...)
Exports in South Korea grow for first time in COVID-19 era
South Korean exports grew in September for the first time in seven months -- beating expectations and offering some positive recovery indicators for Asia's fourth-largest economy, according to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Market Rebound Heats Up Argument Over Bringing Back Short Selling
When global markets convulsed in March, the country banned the practice. Other countries have since lifted similar bans, but South Korea says it is keeping its in place until next March. ( read original story ...)
Zoom, drones and virtual offerings: South Korea’s ancestral rites go digital in COVID-19 times
Rites honoring ancestors during one of South Korea's most important holidays are going virtual, as the country remains on alert for a resurgence of coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)