Indonesia’s foreign debt rose by the end of August as the government borrowed funds from multilateral organizations to cover the country’s fiscal deficit, while businesses borrowed funds for ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen – Prisoner Swap and What May be Behind it
Background The fourth batch of Yemeni detainees has arrived the in Sana’a as part of the largest prisoner swap between the country’s warring sides. The residents in the capital received 112 prisoners ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a Series of Actor Suicides Raises Uneasy Questions About Pandemic Stressors
A series of suicides in the Japanese entertainment world, including reality TV star Kimura Hana in May, actor Miura Haruma in July and actresses Ashina Sei and Takeuchi Yuko in September, have raised ... ( read original story ...)
CPEC set for expansion: China-Pakistan plans additonal road networks
Pakistan government has decided to take up at least three major road projects for inclusion in the corridor that passes through Pakistan occupied Kashmir. ( read original story ...)
Ambassador hails China, Pakistan as ‘all-weather friends’
Pakistan and China are all-weather friends ... where enterprises from China and other countries can set up business and manufacturing facilities. This new important dimension of industrial cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong walks: discovering traditional, trendy Tai Hang
A pedestrian-friendly stroll from one of the city’s coolest corners to the embattled government’s HQ via the waterfront ... ( read original story ...)
Justin Trudeau hits back at China after threat to Canadians in Hong Kong
Prime minister says Canada will ‘stand up loudly’ for human rights after China’s ambassador against welcoming Hong Kong pro-democracy activists ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Should Prepare Against Possible Chinese Invasion, White House Official Says
Taiwan should prepare to deter a Chinese invasion, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said Friday. "I think Taiwan needs to start looking at some asymmetric and anti-access area ... ( read original story ...)
Young Brunei Darussalam building on its old football tradition
Brunei Darussalam is, indeed, a young country earning independence only in 1984. However, they are a nation with a long history with the then Sultanate of Brunei being one of the most powerful in ... ( read original story ...)
‘A day which requires courage’, says singer-actor Wu Chun as he flies from Brunei to China in PPE
Wu Chun, formerly of Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, looked sad in personal protective equipment (PPE) in photos he took before he flew to China from Brunei.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)