The Trump Administration has frozen funding intended to help people in Hong Kong evade surveillance by the Chinese government, sources with knowledge of the matter tell TIME, just as the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives
The 2016 report had concluded that the Maldives had a critical problem of ... but rather more as activists and business associates of the opposition, tend to dog-whistle violent extremists more ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker on the carrier’s reactive approach to crisis
But Al Baker tells FlightGlobal in an exclusive interview that he had been determined to keep the business running as effectively as possible. That is why so many Qatar Airways aircraft have been ... ( read original story ...)
MasterCard contactless transactions grow in Azerbaijan
The contactless transactions of MasterCard international company in Azerbaijan have increased by 30 percent, Erdem Cakar, head of the representative office of MasterCard in Azerbaijan, told Trend. ( read original story ...)
US to provide Cambodia with $56 million in development aid
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The United States has agreed to provide Cambodia with more than $56 million in development assistance, the two countries announced. The aid provides an opportunity to improve ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand and Myanmar burn seized drugs worth $2 billion
Thailand and Myanmar destroyed 25 tonnes of illicit drugs collectively worth more than $2 billion on Friday, but said the tide of drugs was growing as organised crime gangs boost supply and find new ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Iran Procuring Weapons Tech from Germany While E3 Watches
... the report blames for Germany’s decline in trade with Iran. Along with 2019 procurement trials that affected some business in Baden-Württemberg, “It has become even more difficult for ... ( read original story ...)
How to Go Cold Turkey on $77 Billion of Facebook Ads
It’s good that big brands like Verizon Communications Inc. and Unilever NV are pulling ads from Facebook Inc. As my colleague Sarah Halzack has written, the way to make the adtech giant change its ... ( read original story ...)
Asean seeks return of business travel DOT chief sees recovery of Philippines tourism
MANILA, Philippines — Resuming business travel within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was raised by at least three ASEAN heads of state, Malacañang said, as the grouping convened yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese Businesses Are So Good at Surviving Crises
As demonstrated after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japanese businesses have a unique capability for long-term survival. Hirotaka Takeuchi explains their strategy of investing in community over ... ( read original story ...)