Indonesia's parliament passed into law President Joko Widodo's flagship "Job Creation" bill on Monday that aims to boost investment in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, but critics ranging from unions ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Passes Law to Simplify Labor, Investment Rules
Indonesia has rushed the approval of a law aimed at creating jobs and attracting investments, a day before 2 million workers were set to stage a three-day strike to reject it. ( read original story ...)
Google defers enforcement of app store fee in India after backlash
Google has pushed back the introduction of a new Play Store billing policy in India after facing a backlash from developers and a growing push for an alternative independent app store. The company ... ( read original story ...)
China Ramps Up a War of Words, Warning the U.S. of Its Red Lines
As the United States and Taiwan draw closer, state propaganda is sending the message that China will go to war if necessary. ( read original story ...)
China reports no new local COVID transmission…
Watch "China reports no new local COVID-19 transmission; 550 million people expected to travel over 8 day period to celebrate China's National Day", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos ... ( read original story ...)
What China’s plan for net-zero emissions by 2060 means for the climate
Though the country is a huge polluter, it leads the world in the clean technologies that could make this feasible, says Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet? ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Hits Strongest Since 2011 as Officials Allow Gain
The Taiwan dollar closed at the strongest level since 2011 amid speculation the local central bank will continue to loosen its grip on the rallying currency. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan September exports seen up for third month in row
Taiwan's exports likely rose for a third straight month in September, up 6.6% from a year earlier as people bought electronic goods to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: New rules for foreigners entering through land borders; no Covid-19 cases for 11 days
The Prime Minister’s Office issued an update on the measures implemented for foreigners entering Brunei by land from Monday (Oct 5). ( read original story ...)
Brunei: New rules for foreigners entering through land borders; no Covid-19 cases for 11 days
The Prime Minister’s Office issued an update on the measures implemented for foreigners entering Brunei by land from Monday (Oct 5). ( read original story ...)