South Korean exports suffered a major decline in the first 10 days of August, as the coronavirus crisis continued to knock demand at its trading partners, the United States, Europe and China. ( read original story ...)
Iran wary of Lebanon change after blast
Iran is watching developments in Lebanon closely, wary of losing any of its hard-won influence after a deadly mega-blast in Beirut sparked angry demands for reforms to its delicately balanced system. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte has ‘huge trust’ in Russia vaccine, volunteers for trial
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded Russia's efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine and is willing to participate in trials, as he welcomed a supply offer from Moscow that he expects ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ fiscal buffers eroded by COVID-19 economic ‘shock’ —Fitch Ratings
The Philippines entered the crisis with fiscal buffers, given its low general government debt ratio of 34.1% of GDP (gross domestic product) in 2019, against the ‘BBB’ peer median of 42.2%,” Fitch ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte Accepts Russia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Offer
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted Russia’s offer of its coronavirus vaccine, volunteering to take the first shot as a gesture of trust and gratitude. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Unlikely to Keep Lockdown Despite Surging Infections
The Philippines will unlikely keep its capital and nearby areas under strict lockdown despite coronavirus infections rising by another daily record to over 136,000. ( read original story ...)
Japan top government spokesman says important to maintain G7 framework
Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, said on Tuesday it was extremely important to maintain the framework of Group of Seven (G7) meetings. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector sentiment improves in July
Japan's service sector sentiment index rose in July, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Tuesday, showing some improvement in business confidence although concerns persist over the impact of the ... ( read original story ...)
Love of Stilton drives wedge between UK and Japan in post-Brexit trade talks
Consensus crumbles after Liz Truss reportedly sought to make the cheese a part of negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Misbah adamant Pakistan can ‘come back’ in England series
Haq has insisted his side can "fight back" from their agonising defeat by England in time for the second Test starting on Thursday. Having played so well in a losing cause, fears have been expressed ... ( read original story ...)