The ratcheting up of tensions comes as Beijing is hounded by questions over alleged missteps in its initial response to contain the virus. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea reports 19 new virus cases, China 7
South Korea has reported 19 new cases of the coronavirus, most from the Seoul metropolitan area, where officials have been actively tracing transmissions linked to nightclubs and other entertainment v ... ( read original story ...)
Endgame of US-China rivalry is ‘lose-lose,’ says Harvard professor
Relations between the U.S. and China — the world's top two economies — look set to worsen, said Graham Allison, Harvard University's Douglas Dillon Professor of Government. ( read original story ...)
When China went to war on endemic football corruption
When Tianjin Tianhai surprisingly thrashed Rafael Benitez's Dalian Yifang 5-1 to stay in the Chinese Super League in November, disgruntled fans were quick to allege corruption -- the legacy of a murky ... ( read original story ...)
Alessandra Ambrosio proves she is ready for summer as she shares flashback bikini images taken on the shores of the Maldives
The Chanel model's suit of choice was from her GAL Floripa line which she launched with her sister and best friend; the looker is known for modeling the designs on her Instagram account. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s economic crisis is decimating its middle class
The middle class in cash-strapped Lebanon is having a hard time making ends meet as salaries have been slashed and banks are imposing informal capital control, all compounded by the ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s Mangystaumunaigas oil&gas company reports net income decrease
President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva view restoration and conservation works at Pir Omar Sultan shrine in Shamakhi (PHOTO/VİDEO) Politics 25 May 22:38 President Ilham Aliyev, First ... ( read original story ...)
This Robot Barista Helps South Korea’s Café-Goers Practice Social Distancing
Ordering from this South Korean coffee shop has been completely automated to help keep customers safe from potentially being exposed to the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Thitikorn closes in on Myanmar firm
SET-listed Thitikorn (TK) is set to finalise the acquisition of a microfinance business in Myanmar next quarter, a move expected to lend support to the company's goal of having 30% of its loan ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus is a defining test for Thailand’s powerful business families
Thailand has confirmed just over 3,000 coronavirus cases and 56 deaths. This is a relatively light caseload but the disease has devastated the country’s tourism sector and many of its industries, ... ( read original story ...)