President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan has immense potential in the field of digital economy and digital education and stressed the importance of fast data communication modes to explore vast ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia seeks to conclude trade negotiation with EU next year to bolster recovery
Indonesia hopes to conclude negotiations for a trade agreement with the European Union next year to bolster the country’s economic recovery after the pandemic, but policies on palm oil remain a major ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Infosys beats profit estimates on large deal wins, cost controls
India's Infosys Ltd on Wednesday reported a stronger-than-expected 11.5% jump in quarterly profit as the software services provider secured large deals and reined in costs during the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
US Navy warship challenges China in South China Sea as US blasts Beijing’s ‘unlawful’ claims and ‘gangster tactics’
The US "will not let China claim the South China Sea as its own," a senior US State Department official said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong, after China enacted a new security law there. Hong Kong would be treated "the same as mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
New York Times moving some Hong Kong staff over security law
In an email to staff, Times executives said the law "has created a lot of uncertainty about what the new rules will mean to our operation and our journalism". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is in the throes of two battles: Another coronavirus wave and U.S.-China tensions
Hong Kong is caught between two major storms: one medical, one political. The city has become the latest battleground in the rivalry between China and the United States, as leaders trade strong words ... ( read original story ...)
Western Newsrooms Weigh Alternatives to Hong Kong as Beijing Tightens Grip
For decades, Hong Kong’s press freedoms have made it a hub for Western media organizations covering Asia. Beijing's new national-security law is causing many newsrooms to rethink the city’s status as ... ( read original story ...)
WeMo, one of Taiwan’s biggest scooter-sharing platforms, gears up for international expansion
Scooters, a common sight on the streets of Taiwan, give commuters an alternative to cars in the country’s densely-populated cities. Gogoro is probably best-known internationally for its electric ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-EU Disagreement Reflects ‘Mess’ in Reopening Borders after COVID-19
Analysts say a dispute between Taiwan and the European Union for its ban on Taiwanese travelers may typify future diplomatic squabbles among governments around the world as they seek consensus on ... ( read original story ...)