The central banks bank's decision to enact its ninth straight rate cut brings its key rate down 50 basis points to 8.25%. ( read original story ...)
The Intelligence “Regulators are resorting to ever more draconian measures to stop the bleeding”—Turkey’s risky ploy
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Turkey cuts rates for ninth time in a row in bid to spur growth
Turkey’s central bank seized upon a period of calm in the lira to cut its benchmark interest rate for a ninth time in a row in a bid to power the economy out of a coronavirus slump. The bank reduced ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey declares ‘#MissionAccomplished’ against coronavirus
Erdogan, who has been governing Turkey for almost 20 years, has long prioritised the country’s health system, dramatically easing access to free health services. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic to cut 800 jobs in Thailand, move some production to Vietnam next year
Japanese appliance-maker Panasonic Corp on Thursday said that next year it will move its Thai-based production of refrigerators and washing machines to Vietnam, laying off some 800 workers. ( read original story ...)
Lacson not convinced first wave of COVID-19 over in Philippines
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday disputed the claim of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III that the Philippines is actually experiencing the second wave of COVID-19 transmission. "Not only do I not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Further Lifts Coronavirus State of Emergency
Japan lifted a state of emergency from its second-largest urban region, around Osaka, but kept the restriction in force for the Tokyo area, where new coronavirus infections have been slightly higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may end Tokyo state of emergency as early as next week: PM
Japan may lift the state of emergency in Tokyo as early as next week if new coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday, raising hopes that the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Rare online outrage in Japan forces Abe to delay controversial bill
Outbursts of political anger are rare in Japan. Street protests tend to be tame and some are led by the elderly. Government supporters have swamped online debate at times, and the Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
U.S masses planes at Japan base to show foes and allies it can handle coronavirus
U.S. Air Force transport aircraft on Thursday massed at Washington's key Asian military air transportation hub, Yokota Air Base in Japan, to show potential foes and allies it was ready for action ... ( read original story ...)