Deal signed with Shibh Al Jazira Contracting Company (SAJCO) to build stormwater drainage facilities, roads and bridges at the 334 kilometre square entertainment, sports and arts giga-project. ( read original story ...)
Expect war not peace in Afghanistan to intensify, says AHMADZAI
Ahmadzai visited Afghanistan to introduce his business, Taleam Systems in the peace process of Afghanistan, and he recalls that a lot of interest was received by the political representatives and as ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: S Korea has 100+ cases for 1st time in 4 months
South Korea has reported 113 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours — its first daily jump above 100 in nearly four months. ( read original story ...)
China tells US to close Chengdu consulate in growing spat
China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo urges more assertive approach to ‘Frankenstein’ China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took fresh aim at China on Thursday and said Washington and its allies must use "more creative and assertive ways" to press the Chinese Communist Party to change ... ( read original story ...)
How the Cold War Between China and U.S. Is Intensifying
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the rancor between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is worsening. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Legislature Moves to Explore Renaming China Airlines, Emphasizing ‘Taiwan’ on Passports
The resolutions, passed Wednesday, do not mandate the changes but could lead to the renaming of Taiwan’s flag carrier and a redesign of its passports. ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Important to tackle border issues properly; No Covid-19 for 79 days
Brunei has appointed a committee to discuss border crossing issues under the current Covid-19 pandemic to help create a safe and guided policy, said Haji Mohd Amin Liew, the country's Minister at the ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s 90’s soccer star featured in FIFA-Asean campaign
Brunei Darussalam former national soccer star Rosanan Abdullah Samak has been featured in the BeActive campaign, jointly launched by the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) and the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways seeks $5 billion from UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt over airspace ban
Qatar Airways has been reporting annual losses since 2018 and doesn’t expect to return to profitability for at least three more years, as the pandemic exacerbated its woes. ( read original story ...)