Why is there conflict in Afghanistan even as Taliban and Afghan government officials meet to end the 19-year war? Plus, what are the larger implications to Israel and Bahrain establishing diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan’s Capital Bank begins due diligence to buy Lebanon’s Audi’s units in Jordan, Iraq
Jordan's Capital Bank has begun due diligence on buying Lebanese Bank Audi's > Iraq and Jordan units in an acquisition that will help the Jordanian bank to diversify and expand domestically and ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar man escapes from detention centre in Hazaribag
Hazaribag: A 27-year-old Myanmar national identified as Mohammad Abdullah escaped from the foreigners’ detention centre (FDC) here on Sunday morning. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus wrought havoc with Thailand’s tourism industry, so the Government is paying residents to go on holidays
From relaxing beachside holidays to temple visits in the mountains, Thai people are being encouraged to be tourists in their own country. And best of all, the Government is offering to pick up some of ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says U.S. needs to return to neutral stance on Cyprus
Turkey said early on Monday that the United States needed to return to a neutral stance on Cyprus, after Washington and Nicosia signed a memorandum of understanding to create a training centre. ( read original story ...)
Predicted consumer resets to shape Vietnam FMCG market: Nielsen
The news cycle related to Covid-19 transmission no longer influences trends on the FMCG market in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Ceremony honors 25 South Boston residents killed during Vietnam War
Gov. Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch all spoke during the 39th rededication of the South Boston Vietnam Memorial. ( read original story ...)
Philippines deports US Marine convicted of killing transgender woman in 2014
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman was deported Sunday after a presidential pardon cut short his detention. ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks set to slip; Japan’s Softbank to sell UK chip designer Arm
Investors will watch for movements in Japanese conglomerate Softbank Group's stock following reports that the firm is set to sell U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. chip firm Nvidia. ( read original story ...)
TABLE-Pandemic woes keep Japan business mood gloomy in September – Reuters Tankan
Japan's manufacturers remained pessimistic for the 14th straight month in September, and though the gloom eased somewhat the broad results of the Reuters Tankan survey pointed to a painfully slow ... ( read original story ...)