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 ...)
‘Pakistan can meet growth target’
Still, it is possible to achieve the economic growth target of 2.1% in the year, if the government ensures effective utilisation of funds allocated in the budget for the Public Sector Development ... ( read original story ...)
In Batang, Indonesia takes steps to improve investment
For now, it is a dusty red patch of degraded plantation, a short drive west of Semarang on the north shore of Central Java.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indian shares flat as IT gains offset Reliance drop, weak Asian sentiment
Indian shares were little changed on Friday, as strength in IT stocks countered a subdued results-led selloff in Reliance Industries and weakness in broader Asian markets after disappointing U.S. GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: TikTok owner ByteDance considers listing China business in Hong Kong or Shanghai – sources
Chinese tech giant ByteDance is considering listing its domestic business in Hong Kong or Shanghai, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, against a backdrop of rising Sino-U.S. tensions over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections postponed following crackdown on opposition candidates
Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam blames the worsening COVID-19 situation, but the opposition see it as a further sign of Beijing's hold on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Postpones Elections Over Virus As China Crackdown Deepens
Hong Kong's democracy supporters were dealt a huge blow Friday as authorities postponed local elections because of the coronavirus, capping a devastating month of political disqualifications, arrests ... ( read original story ...)