Indonesia's first wave of COVID-19 infections is still gathering force and consumption looks set to remain subdued through 2021 - even assuming a vaccine becomes available. ( read original story ...)
Thai economy to shrink 7%-9% this yr, protests a worry: business groups
Thailand's economy is expected to contract between 7% and 9% this year from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, while frequent anti-government protests are a concern, a group of the country's top ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand plans $956 mln projects to boost rural incomes, farm sector
Thailand is planning new projects worth about 30 billion baht ($956 million) to support its farm sector and create rural jobs, its planning agency said on Wednesday, as it tries to restore an economy ... ( read original story ...)
Thai exports to fall 10% this year, import slump a worry -shippers
Thailand's exports could fall by 10% this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and a persistently strong baht THB=TH, a Thai shipping ass ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reveals its COVID-19 data for September 9
So far, more than 3.45 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. Iran continues to monitor the coronavirus situation in the country. According to recent reports from ... ( read original story ...)
Australian company eager to invest in Pakistan’s clean energy sector
Meeting held with Prime Minister Imran Khan to help create new job opportunities Islamabad: An Australian company has expressed its eagerness to invest in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector and the ... ( read original story ...)
Urban master plan tries to solve shortage of commercial use areas in Macau – Secretary
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo Arrais do Rosário indicated today (Wednesday) that there is a shortage of areas destined for commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Air Macau to boost flights to mainland from late Sept
According to the report, Air Macau is planning to increase the number of flights per week to mainland destinations in October to 230, from the current commitment of 54 per week. The first step ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong school suspends teenager for online protest-related slogan
A Hong Kong high school student has been suspended after displaying a protest-related slogan in online classes, in the first case since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the city. ( read original story ...)
What you can no longer say in Hong Kong
A national security law passed June 30 instantly altered the lives and liberties of Hong Kong’s residents, criminalizing words and images that just hours earlier had been legally protected free speech ... ( read original story ...)