Myanmar is preparing to launch its first-ever satellite, joining an unlikely coalition of nascent space nations aiming to protect millions from environmental disasters. The future "super constellation ... ( read original story ...)
New Challenge for Myanmar as US Seeks to Loosen China’s Grip in Southeast Asia
After several years of seeming to tilt toward China, how will Myanmar react to the US’s new assertiveness in Southeast Asia? ( read original story ...)
Foreign Investors Flee Turkey’s Bond Market
Bond investors are retreating from Turkey, adding to the pressure on an economy long seen as dependent on foreign funding. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk
The move also bans wildlife markets for such items, including online sales. Vietnam has previously been accused of turning a blind eye to the sale of products such as pangolin scales and rhino horns ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 reveals need for Philippines to triple health expenditures—expert
The Philippines must spend more on health care investments moving forward from the pandemic, according to a health expert on Friday. During a virtual forum on COVID-19's impact on the healthcare ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Nears 1,000 Daily Coronavirus Infections, It Shies From Restrictions
Case numbers are climbing fast, with virus clusters in nursing homes, schools and elsewhere. But fingers are being pointed at Japan’s so-called hostess bars. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: man, 103, recovers in Pakistan – as it happened
WHO chief chides Pompeo for ‘untrue’ claims; Brazilian president seen with supporters; rescheduled Tokyo Olympics must be ‘simple and safe’ ... ( read original story ...)
Tech stocks drag on markets as U.S.-China relations sour
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed down by at least 0.5% Friday amid tensions between the United States and China. ( read original story ...)
China shuts down American consulate amid rising tensions
NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer details the political fallout as China shuts down a U.S. consulate in response to the U.S.’s order of the closure of China’s Houston consulate. ( read original story ...)
The New China Reality
The tougher U.S. policy is more than an election-year gambit. ( read original story ...)