Only 10 full overs were possible on the penultimate day of England’s rain-ruined second Test against Pakistan, with Rory Burns falling for a duck in the slim passage of play ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia will emerge stronger from Covid-19 crisis: Envoy in UAE
Indonesia, along with other nations hit by Covid-19, shall emerge "stronger and better" from the crisis, a top envoy of the country said during the 75th Indonesian Independence Day celebrations in Abu ... ( read original story ...)
Netflix tools up in South East Asia as Disney+ Indonesia launch sets scene for streaming battle
U.S streaming giant Netflix is ramping up its mobile-only subscription plans in Southeast Asia and expanding local content, senior executives told Reuters, just as arch-rival Disney arrives in the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 1,821 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths
Indonesia reported 1,821 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing its infection total to 141,370, data from government's COVID-19 task force showed. The Southeast Asian country also added 57 new ... ( read original story ...)
“Ties between Indonesia and the UAE are closer than ever”
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia (left), witness an MoU ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Penang Halts Medical Tourists After Arrivals From Indonesia
Malaysia's northern state of Penang has barred entry by overseas visitors seeking medical treatment until it finalises new health and safety procedures in light of the coronavirus crisis, the chief ... ( read original story ...)
Netflix Adds Stand-up Comedy From Malaysia, Movies From Indonesia
Netflix has unveiled a comedy special TV show from Malaysia, “Dr. Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed” and two feature films from Indonesia, as part of a plan to expand its roster of content from South ... ( read original story ...)
India’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 as pandemic spreads beyond big cities
India's COVID-19 death toll topped the 50,000 mark on Monday and the total number of recorded cases neared 2.65 million as the outbreak spread further into smaller towns and rural areas, the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Is Facebook favouring the ruling BJP in India?
Did Facebook go easy on hate speech by an Indian lawmaker belonging to the governing BJP to protect its interests in its biggest market? A Wall Street Journal report, based on interviews with current ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Executives Who Left China Amid Pandemic Are Stuck Abroad—and May Never Return
Thousands of China-based U.S. and other foreign business executives remain stranded outside the country due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions, leading some to give up hope of returning and ... ( read original story ...)