South Korea's top diplomat is apologizing as controversy grows over her husband's recent decision to travel to the United States to buy an expensive yacht despite government COVID-19 advisories. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s trishaws turn campaigners as virus curbs canvassing
As surging coronavirus infections make election canvassing difficult in Myanmar, humble trishaw drivers are becoming unlikely champions for a nationwide ballot just a few weeks away. ( read original story ...)
India, Myanmar look to cement ties as China loses foothold
Myanmar is going through a significant phase with elections about a month from now and a crucial geopolitical re-alignment strangled by China, Myanmar is expanding its relationship with India. ( read original story ...)
On Myanmar visit, foreign secy & Army chief discuss ‘early repatriation’ of Rohingya refugees
India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s KBZ Takes Leading Role in Country’s Fight Against COVID-19
Kanbawza Group is playing a key role in Myanmar’s fight against COVID-19, spending nearly $6 million so far to build hospitals and provide key supplies and equipment. ( read original story ...)
India discusses Rohingya refugees issue with Myanmar as Bangladesh’s ‘close neighbour’
India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s central bank issues $1.6 billion worth of government bonds on IBM Blockchain
The Bank of Thailand, the country's central bank, has issued $1.6 billion worth of government savings bonds on IBM Blockchain.The post Thailand's central bank issues $1.6 billion worth of government ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records
Iran's Health Ministry said on Monday nearly the whole country was on a coronavirus red alert as cases and deaths rose to record levels, with a member of the state task force's warning field hospitals ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s stock-buying frenzy gives way to market fall
Saeed Laylaz, an economist, described the sell-off as the bursting of a bubble inflated by the government’s revenue-raising initiatives and the related stock-buying frenzy. “The market is correcting ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sets Coronavirus Record as Capital Returns to Lockdown
Iran reported its highest daily Covid-19 death toll and its largest single-day rise in infections on Monday, as the country imposed a second lockdown of its capital to contain a resurgent outbreak. ( read original story ...)