Indian Army chief General M.M. Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Monday finalised India's coastal shipping agreement with Myanmar in a ... ( read original story ...)
Global investors warn Indonesia that jobs bill puts forests at risk
Global investors managing $4.1 trillion in assets have warned Indonesia's government that a flagship job creation bill due to come before parliament on Monday could pose new risks to the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s parliament passes contentious ‘job creation’ bill
Indonesia's parliament on Monday passed the highly contentious "job creation" bill, a cornerstone policy of President Joko Widodo's second term to cut red tape and boost investment in the country. By ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Interpol issues new Red Notice for Red Bull heir
Police in Thailand say Interpol has issued a “Red Notice” for the apprehension of an heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune involved in a 2012 traffic accident that killed a police officer ... ( read original story ...)
‘Gilded cage’: private pools, fancy meals in Thailand’s luxury quarantine
A private infinity pool, gourmet meals -- and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Thailand, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Future of Indonesia’s education tech lies in untapped categories, experts say
Read also: COVID-19 crisis opportunity for education reform in Indonesia Bhima went on to say that, apart from merely expansion, B2B EdTech platforms had a stronger consumer base and user loyalty than ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Seeks Red Bull Heir Extradition After Interpol ‘Red Notice’
Thai police said on Monday they would seek the extradition of the fugitive heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, after Interpol issued a global "red notice" seeking his arrest over a deadly ... ( read original story ...)
Global investors raise environmental concerns over Indonesia jobs bill
Global investors managing $4.1 trillion in assets have written to Indonesia's government to express concerns that a flagship "Job Creation" bill that is due to come before parliament on Monday will ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Passes Law to Cut Corporate Tax, Simplify Labor 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 protest against it. ( read original story ...)
China Box Office: Two Local Blockbusters Do Huge Business, Earning $135M Each
As North America's box office crumples, China's theatrical film business is back in an enormous way. A collection of high-profile local films released in China over the past week to coincide with the ... ( read original story ...)