U.N. human rights experts have told China a new security law for Hong Kong "infringes on certain fundamental rights" and voiced concerns that it could be used to prosecute political activists in the ... ( read original story ...)
Fast-food chain Yum China bags $2bn in Hong Kong listing
Yum China has raised more than $2bn from a secondary share sale in Hong Kong, marking the latest “homecoming” listing by a major US. On Friday the fast ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Forest fires destroy over 500 hectares this year
The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) received 450 calls on forest fires that destroyed 569.73 hectares from January to August 2020 while it responded to 306 calls on bush fires where 151.671 hectares ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: UBD breaks into top 400 in THE World University Rankings
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been placed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the second consecutive year. ( read original story ...)
Entry denied: Offshore worker stranded in Brunei
An offshore worker fears he will be stuck stranded in Brunei until Christmas, unable to return home to the Coast and see his partner and young boys. ( read original story ...)
Palestinian couple tie the knot in Gaza amid lockdown
SHOTLIST RAFAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIESSEPTEMBER 3, 2020SOURCE: AFPTV 1. Wide shot Palestinian policeman Jihad Ahmed, 26, and Alaa, 23, getting out of a car, both wearing masks and gloves, to go to ... ( read original story ...)
Image of Palestinian under Israeli soldier’s knee sparks outrage
Footage of an Israeli soldier throwing a Palestinian activist to the ground and kneeling on his neck has sparked outrage in the Palestinian territories and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Palestinian leaders grasp for unity in Ramallah-Beirut meeting
While the Sept. 3 meeting between major Palestinian faction leaders in Ramallah and Beirut was an unusual accomplishment in itself, many observers are cautious about crucial obstacles to change. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Firms Get $733 Million Incentive to Hire More Locals
Singapore will set aside an extra S$1 billion ($733 million) to boost the domestic workforce in a further move to protect local jobs amid the pandemic recovery, the manpower ministry said on its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government defends foreign talent role in nation’s prosperity
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has defended the role of foreign talent in the prosperity of its globalised economy amidst claims that foreign professionals, including from India, are taking away ... ( read original story ...)