World consumption of protective gloves is expected to jump more than 11% to 330 billion pieces this year, two-thirds of which are likely to be supplied by Malaysia, according to the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s central bank holds rates at record low amid push to curb home price surge
South Korea's central bank kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, as policymakers remain wary of further easing amid the government's drive to cool property prices. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s President says he’s a feminist. Three of his allies have been accused of sex crimes
In vowed to "become a feminist president." So why do members of his party keep being accused of sexual harassment or assault? ( read original story ...)
Iran judiciary halts protesters’ executions after social media storm
The Iranian authorities are reported to have halted the impending executions of three anti-government protestors, following a social media campaign. The Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Bushehr port: Seven ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fires
The cause was not clear, but it is the latest in a series of mysterious incidents in Iran in recent weeks. They have included explosions and fires at a missile facility, a power plant, a medical ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam jails man for 2006 killing of compatriot in Wales
Gwent police say it is Vietnam’s first prosecution of a citizen for a crime committed in UK ... ( read original story ...)
Flattening of COVID-19 curve halted in Philippines as curbs eased –Roque
The Philippines had started flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), but the trend halted when restrictions were ordered eased, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan domestic tourism campaign under fire as coronavirus cases spike in Tokyo
A Japan government campaign to kickstart domestic tourism after the coronavirus outbreak has come under fire with officials in Tokyo and the countryside saying it's too soon to boost travel from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan And Judo – An Unbreakable Bond
Invented in Japan and first introduced at Tokyo 1964, judo is coming home. Judo, Japan and the Olympics have an inextricable bond. The sport was created in the late 19th century by the revered Jigoro ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh arrests hospital owner over fake coronavirus results
Mohammad Shahed, accused of issuing thousands of fake COVID-19 certificates, arrested after a nine-day manhunt. ( read original story ...)