Annual production of dates yields showed an increases in Nangarhar province, currently reaching to 150 tons in a year, according to the provincial Agriculture Department. At least 80 acres of ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Allies Use Iraq War to Deflect Claim He Called Dead Troops ‘Losers’
President Donald Trump's allies point to the Iraq War as they defend him from claims he called dead American soldiers "losers" and "suckers." ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi pulls out of first election trip over coronavirus
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi pulled out of the first event of her election campaign on Monday, citing a worsening outbreak of the novel coronavheirus in the country. ( read original story ...)
Naga insurgents overrun camp of breakaway faction in Myanmar
The attack was carried out by the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on the outfit’s Nyamlang Konyak-Niki Sumi faction on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Thailand withdraws from Thomas and Uber Cups
Thailand badminton federation president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul says “player safety and health has always been our priority concern. We respect the players’ decision.” The Badminton ... ( read original story ...)
Freshket lands $3 million Series A led by Openspace to streamline Thailand’s food supply chain
Based in Bangkok, Freshket simplifies the process of getting fresh produce from farms to tables. Launched in 2017, the startup has now raised a $3 million Series A, led by Openspace Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Thailand hunts for new finance minister to tackle economy in crisis
After its finance minister's surprise exit, Thailand is looking for a new chief to steer its economy through the coronavirus crisis, with the outgoing central bank boss being linked to the job and a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese company starts delivering order of 72 trains to Thailand
People sit according to signs on an overground train cabinet in Bangkok, Thailand, April 6, 2020. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua) HEFEI, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- The delivery of trains manufactured in ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to halve 2020 GDP growth target due to pandemic
Vietnam is trying to control the epidemic while maintaining economic growth, Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, said at a cabinet meeting earlier this month. The new target comes as ... ( read original story ...)
The Strategic Significance of Vietnam-US Oil and Gas Cooperation
Partnering with American firms would shrink Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US—and help Hanoi hold the line in the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)