Aid agencies in Yemen are concerned that thousands of people could be dying from cholera because they're too scared to get medical help. In the past three months, there's been a 50% decrease in the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Malaysia’s durian sellers saw boom in online orders during lockdown
Malaysia’s durian sellers saw a boom in online orders during the country’s coronavirus lockdown, in a development welcomed by the sector. ( read original story ...)
Second former Unaoil executive jailed over Iraq contract bribe
A second former executive of Monaco-based consultancy Unaoil has been jailed in the UK for his role in a multi-million-dollar bribery plot to secure oil infrastructure contracts in Iraq after the fall ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Insights On Business In North Korea From Being In The Hermit Country
Anyone thinking of doing business in North Korea would do well to begin by reading a delightful new book by Andray Abrahamian, who’s studied in Britain, the U.S. and South Korea and spent a decade ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea stocks drop on U.S. data but post biggest monthly gain in 3 months
South Korean shares snapped four straight sessions of gains on Friday after sluggish U.S. data underscored the COVID-19 pandemic’s deep economic impact, but the benchmark index posted its biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Nok Air files for business rehabilitation
Thai budget carrier Nok Air has filed for business rehabilitation with a view to restructuring the company, taking a similar path to flag carrier Thai Airways which filed for the same protection in ... ( read original story ...)
What can we learn from the Thai Airways rescue plan?
Thai Airways has suffered some turbulent times lately, with huge financial losses eventually leading to bankruptcy. The future is beginning to look brighter for Thailand’s national carrier after ... ( read original story ...)
Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said his country won't cave in to US demands to stop developing ballistic missiles and a nuclear industry, saying Tehran is capable to stand up to Washington's ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Which Avoided Coronavirus for 99 Days, Records First COVID-19 Death
Vietnam had been seen as a global success story in combating the coronavirus with zero deaths and no cases of local transmission for 99 days ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Extends Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Hit Record for Second Day
The Philippines reported Southeast Asia's biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for a second straight day on Friday, as its president extended restrictions in the capital to quell the spread, ... ( read original story ...)