But the protests have now spread nationwide, with reports of attacks on Chinese and other foreign businesses amid the chaos. Among the Chinese targets, Kyrgyz media reports said protesters tried to ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding the Political Crisis in Kyrgyzstan
Contested parliamentary elections have sparked a wave of civil unrest, and control of the country’s government remains in flux. ( read original story ...)
Jordan retains finance minister Mohamad Al Ississ in new government lineup – official source
Jordan's Finance Minister Mohamad Al Ississ will keep his job in a new cabinet due to be sworn in later on Monday, underlining the country's commitment to ambitious economic reforms backed by the ... ( read original story ...)
With virus spiking, Jordan’s king swears in new Cabinet
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday swore in a new prime minister and Cabinet, tasking the new government to manage the country through an economic and health crisis as ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan’s King Abdullah swears in new government of old faces
For the post of Deputy Prime Minister and minister of state for economic affairs, he tapped Umayya Toukan, a previous finance minister and longtime governor of the Central Bank of Jordan. Nayef Al ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal reports 4,047 new Covid-19 infections, total count reaches 111,802
Nepal's coronavirus tally climbed to 111,802 with 4,047 new infections in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan king swears in new gov’t headed by PM Bisher al-Khaswaneh
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has sworn in a new government led by Prime Minister Bisher al-Khaswaneh that is facing an uphill task to revive growth in an economy facing a sharp economic crisis aggravated ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea undergoes K-shaped recovery after COVID-19 outbreak
South Korea's airport duty-free shops have also lost revenue due to restrictions on global travel. Stores at Incheon International Airport that are going out of business are seeking bidders, EDaily ... ( read original story ...)
The KBZ heiress bringing digital development to Myanmar
No country faces a greater challenge in turning cashless than Myanmar. But KBZ’s digital wallet is making progress, under the supervision of a 29-year-old member of the family dynasty. ( read original story ...)
Party Chairman Arrested on Fugitive Warrant has $18m in Assets: Myanmar Government
Myanmar’s authorities say they are investigating whether United Democratic Party boss U Kyaw Myint’s businesses legally generated his considerable assets. ( read original story ...)