South Korea continues to face its most serious COVID-19 outbreak since March as health officials reported 197 new infections, with a large number of cases tied to a conservative Christian church in Se ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s monarchy was long considered God-like. But protesters say it’s time for change
It was an act unthinkable in Thailand mere months ago -- an estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packing Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday, with some calling for reform of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Demands For Democratic Reform Surge In Thailand
Sunday saw the largest anti-government demonstration in Bangkok since a military coup six years ago. Some demonstrators called for reform of the monarchy, the country's most revered institution. ( read original story ...)
Thailand: tens of thousands protest against military-backed government – video
The student-led movement has three core demands: hold new elections, amend the constitution and end the intimidation of government critics ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand suffers biggest economic slump since 1998, government announces more stimulus
Thailand's economy suffered its biggest annual contraction since the Asian financial crisis in the second quarter due to the fallout of the coronavirus, prompting the government to slash its GDP ... ( read original story ...)
EU ‘banditry’ won’t stop Turkey in Mediterrenean, says Erdogan
President Erdogan has accused Turkey’s Mediterranean neighbours of “banditry” and vowed to continue undersea gas explorations despite mounting pressure from the EU.Tensions have been rising in the ... ( read original story ...)
Impatient Driver Speeds Through Turkey’s Holding up Traffic
After a workday in Casper, Wyoming, Nelli was filming what she thought was a silly turkey jam in the middle of town. Shortly after the video started, a man is seen in a white Geo Metro driving crazy, ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 14 more COVID-19 infections
Vietnam's health ministry reported 14 more coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 976, with 24 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Even The Pandemic Cannot Rattle Vietnam’s Outsourcing Strengths
How has this small Southeast Asian nation remained so stable, operationally efficient and digitally formidable despite wide-reaching turmoil? ( read original story ...)
Survey of 68 Nations is Bright for Vietnam But in a Dim COVID-19 World
There is still growth in the Vietnamese economy and there is still optimism concerning that economy, but the economic picture must be viewed in the context of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Look ... ( read original story ...)