Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ jobless rate eases as economy reopens from lockdown
The Philippines' unemployment rate dropped in July from a record-high three months ago, the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the economy gradually reopened after strict coronavirus lockdowns. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ultimate Insider Faces Test Navigating U.S.-China Feud
A picture of U.S. President Donald Trump beams down from the wall of Yoshihide Suga’s office. The two men are standing side by side in the photo, a token of the long-time Japanese chief cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
India Hopes Farming Can Boost its Economy. It May Not Be Enough
India’s agriculture sector isn’t the bright spot in the economy that many think it may be.While farming was the only industry to post positive growth in the June quarter’s gross domestic product data, ... ( read original story ...)
India is being pushed towards financial emergency: Congress
Keeping up the pressure on the Modi government over the economic slump, the Congress on Thursday alleged that the country was being pushed towards a "financial emergency" and farmers, the middle class ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Recovery to Take Time After Economy Shrinks 24% in June Quarter
India's economy shrank by nearly a quarter in April-June, much more than forecast and pointing to a longer than previously expected recovery with analysts calling for further stimulus. Consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Beijing cracks down while the financial centre thrives
Ant Group’s IPO will take place against a backdrop of the dismantling of the territory’s pro-democracy movement ... ( read original story ...)
International Flights: IndiGo Commences Biweekly Services Between India And Maldives
As per announcement from the IndiGo, the airline will operate flights on the Kochi-Male-Kochi route twice a week. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Makes A Major Bet On LNG
The discovery of Cyprus’ first gas field, offshore in the Eastern Mediterranean, was reason for celebration in December 2011. Rising ... ( read original story ...)
Soares Oliveria decided to stay in Tasmania during the pandemic and found a home away from home
Soares is one of many seasonal workers who were left in this position. Luckily for him he had his wife, Brigida Rodrigues, here in Australia with him. They were also lucky enough to be working on the ... ( read original story ...)