A Canadian woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by an Ontario city councillor while both were on a trade mission to Turkey is now suing the councillor and the City of Brampton, seeking damages ... ( read original story ...)
As Growing Trade Partner, Vietnam Improves Economic Freedom
Vietnam’s economic freedom has been measurably improving, enhancing its place in the global economy, in part because of increasing trade with the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh a potential hotspot for Qatari investments: FBCCI president
Entrepreneurs from Qatar should invest in Bangladesh’s energy and infrastructure projects as the potential for mutually beneficial business between the two nations is strong in those areas, said ... ( read original story ...)
The Effects of Hong Kong’s National-Security Law Are Already Clear
Just a few weeks after China’s imposition of a new “national-security law” on Hong Kong, we can already see the law’s effects: It has emboldened the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to suppress dissent, ... ( read original story ...)
Tiles designed and 3D printed in Hong Kong to restore corals may be key to saving the world’s threatened reefs
It remains a mystery to scientists why large swathes of coral in Hong Kong waters suddenly died in March 2015. Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Sai Kung district alone lost 90 per cent of its population of ... ( read original story ...)
Evictions Loom for Hong Kong Retailers With Little Rent Relief
Retailers everywhere are feeling the pinch from the pandemic, though none quite as much as shop owners in Hong Kong like Don Leung. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Military Has Flashy American Weapons but No Ammo
Taiwan’s Military Has Flashy American Weapons but No Ammo Taiwan’s Military Has Flashy American Weapon... A U.S.-made F-16V releases flares during the annual Han Kuang military drills in Taichung, ... ( read original story ...)
Stranded in the Maldives During COVID-19
The Maldives has opened up. We’re getting flights from Qatar and Emirates. There are a few resorts that have reopened, and there are a few charter boats operating now. But it’s still very early days, ... ( read original story ...)
10 COVID-19 deaths in SE Georgia among 55 statewide reported Thursday
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports 55 additional COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 4,904. Four of those deaths were in Ware County and two were in Glynn County. ( read original story ...)
“Super-spreaders” caused up to 20% of all COVID-19 cases in Georgia, study finds
About 20% of all COVID-19 infections in Georgia during the early stages of the outbreak were "directly" linked with 2% of the cases, according to a study published by the Proceedings of the National ... ( read original story ...)