CONCERNS raised by the United Nations’ special rapporteur Rhona Smith over peaceful assemblies to promote human rights in Cambodia will be studied. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s COVID-19 cases surpass 105,400
Another 165 coronavirus cases were recorded in Kazakhstan in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infected people to 105,408, the government anti-coronavirus commission said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Chinese companies show interest to sell electric buses to Nepal
A number of Chinese companies have shown interest as the Nepali government has decided to procure 300 electric buses for public transport. The Nepali government plans to use fully electric battery ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s official reserves at US$104.21 bln as at end-July 2020
July 2020, with official reserve assets at US$104.21 billion, in accordance with the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard (IMF SDDS) format. In a statement today, Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs pays off $2.5b to Malaysia to settle 1MDB scandal
The payment is part of an agreement Goldman Sachs reached with Malaysia to pay $2.5 billion in cash and guarantee the 1MDB assets seized around the wor ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia passes Bill for stiffer penalties for recklessness and driving under influence of alcohol, drugs
Malaysia has announced stiffer penalties for motorists who cause death due to recklessness or driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in the newly-passed Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020. ( read original story ...)
Militants Kill With Impunity in Iraq, Report Says
Kadhimi arrived in Washington for his first White House meeting as the Iraqi prime minister, his country lost a prominent female human rights activist who advocated for basic services such as drinking ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s August exports seen falling for sixth month on fewer working days: Reuters poll
South Korea's exports likely shrunk for a sixth straight month in August, as effects from fewer working days outweighed a gradual recovery in global demand as more countries relax coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea mulls shorter hours for diners
South Korean officials are considering reducing working hours of restaurants and cafes as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus infections. The 371 new cases r ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to consider fourth extra budget if coronavirus situation worsens
South Korea's finance minister said on Thursday the government will consider drafting its fourth supplementary budget of this year should the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)