The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), negotiated between the European Union and Vietnam to boost trade and investment between the two regions, is a significant economic milestone for Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Airlines has new chairman
Newly-assigned Chairman of Vietnam Airlines Đặng Ngọc Hòa speaks at the shareholders’ meeting held in Hà Nội on Monday. — Photo Vietnam Airlines HÀ NỘI — Đặng Ngọc Hòa has been named as the Chairman ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pakistan can add $12bn to its export proceeds by 2024’
Pakistan can increase its exports by up to $12 billion by 2024 even after taking into account disruptions due to Covid-19, according to the International Trade Centre’s latest export potential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s security law is transforming the city even faster than expected
It's been less than six weeks since a security law banning secession, subversion and collusion came into force in Hong Kong. But it's already having a dramatic effect on the city's political, media ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: 147 Indonesians flown home; health ministry says no new Covid-19 cases
Some 147 Indonesian nationals boarded the 7th special flight operated by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) last Sunday (Aug 9) to Surabaya, Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan announces nationwide lockdown
The Bhutanese government has announced a nationwide lockdown starting Tuesday (August 11), following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who came in close contact with people in ... ( read original story ...)
Racist videos bring attention to US House race in Georgia
A woman who's been blasted for racist videos and adamant support for the QAnon conspiracy theory faces a neurosurgeon who campaigned on his experience to improve the health care system in Tuesday's ... ( read original story ...)
2 conservative Georgia districts to pick GOP House nominees
Republicans in two conservative north Georgia districts will pick Republican nominees to Congress on Tuesday, among other races that voters will settle. In northwest Georgia’s ... ( read original story ...)
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections: Ilhan Omar and Georgia’s QAnon Candidate
Representative Omar faces a tough re-election fight in Minnesota, a Republican QAnon supporter is vying for the House in Georgia and several states face fresh tests of their elections systems. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Coronavirus Poll Shows 46% Trust Dr. Fauci Over Trump To Lead COVID-19 Response
Georgians are deeply divided along party lines about the effectiveness of the federal and state response to COVID-19. ( read original story ...)