Immediately after his country broke free in a bloody and ruthless war to snatch away freedom from Pakistan, a young man in Dhaka landed on a crisis no one of his age would have wanted to find himself ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to Buy 25% Stake in Data-Center Business of India’s Airtel
The U.S. private-equity firm will invest $235 million for the stake in Nxtra Data Ltd., a wholly owned unit of Bharti Airtel, the Indian telecommunications company said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Arrests and Fear Mark First Day of New Security Law
Protesters deleted social media accounts, as formerly allowed speech suddenly became a potential crime. The chill over the city has booksellers, professors and nonprofits questioning their future. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Somaliland risk China’s ire with bilateral ties
Taiwan has agreed to set up a diplomatic office in the unrecognised, but strategically important, African state of Somaliland in a possible move towards full diplomatic relations that is likely to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan To Swap Office With Breakaway State Somaliland
Foreign minister Joseph Wu said Taiwan and Somaliland had signed an agreement in February to swap representative offices and cooperate in areas such as agriculture, mining and health. "We're thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Outflanked by China in Africa, Taiwan eyes unrecognised Somaliland
Taiwan and the breakaway African region of Somaliland will establish representative offices in each other's capitals, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday, as a diplomatic tug-of-war escalates ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to begin talks with Taiwan, Brunei on easing travel curbs
Japan could begin talks with Taiwan and Brunei as early as this month on easing travel restrictions meant to prevent the novel corona ... ( read original story ...)
Eateries fined for breaching Covid-19 safety guidelines in Brunei
Three eateries were fined up to 5,000 Brunei dollars (US$3,586) for flouting safety guidelines imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday (June 30). According to ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives ease lockdown restrictions on travel, prayers
Male, July 1 (IANS) Lockdown restrictions on travel and congregational prayers were eased in the Maldives on Wednesday as the island-nation moves toward a post-COVID-19 "new normal". As of ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan’s King and Queen Reveal the New Royal Baby’s Name
At long last, royal watchers have learned the name of Bhutan's new royal baby. Although King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema's son arrived in March, it's traditional for the royal ... ( read original story ...)