Bangladesh's economy recorded the highest GDP growth in Asia ... the growth rate is projected at 8.2 per cent for fiscal 2020-21 in line with the long-term plans," Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Beijing’s daily cases drop, India’s rise sharply
China’s capital reported a decline in newly confirmed cases of coronavirus Thursday, with a public health expert saying a recent outbreak in the city was under control and the number of new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Navy sex-trafficking scandal in Bahrain where ‘sailors housed and pimped Thai prostitutes in their taxpayer-funded apartments’ is exposed after a deal with a ‘madam’ turned …
A bombshell sex-trafficking scandal involving the U.S. Navy in Bahrain has been exposed in a new report detailing how sailors were 'housing prostitutes in their taxpayer-funded apartments'. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s advanced infrastructure, 5G introduction offer ‘great’ opportunities for service providers: KPMG
Qatar’s advanced infrastructure and the introduction of 5G constitute “great” opportunities for service providers to play a major role in establishing the digital economy and ensure business ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Huawei’s mega online event to feature launch of Huawei Y6p with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
Five Huawei devices are set for their debut in Sri Lanka at one of the biggest online launch events of the year, in. Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer will be live streaming the online ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s tourism industry braces for long road to recovery despite the resumption of interstate travel
Analysts predict that the country's travel industry would take at least a year to recover from COVID-19. KUALA LUMPUR: Although the Malaysian government has allowed domestic tourism to resume, ... ( read original story ...)
More F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Headed to South Korea
As tensions continue to rise on the Korean peninsula – with the Republic of Korea (South Korea) sending tanks and troops to the DMZ – the government in Seoul could rest easy in knowing that its air ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Salon On Wheels Cuts Coronavirus Worries
A Myanmar barbershop business is trimming costs and generating cash amid concerns about the coronavirus, offering a salon on wheels to cautious customers who want their cuts away from crowded places. ( read original story ...)
Discussion on US-Bangladesh trade, commercial corridor held
Bangladesh Working Group organized the event in view of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation, reports BSS ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan
Hong Kongers have resettled in Taiwan since early 2019, seeking shelter from political turmoil as China cracks down on their home city. ( read original story ...)