A company director has been charged in Singapore with falsifying letters linked to scandal-hit German payments giant Wirecard, according to court documents, as the fallout from the firm's collapse ... ( read original story ...)
Beirut recovery effort gathers pace amid growing anger at Lebanon’s leaders
Observers confused by unidentified men directing port cleanup as politicians’ excuses are shunned ... ( read original story ...)
Public debt of Laos set to increase due to pandemic effect
The public debt of Laos may increase to as much as 65 to 68 per cent of GDP in 2020 following a sharp fall in national revenue collection alongside an increase in loans due to the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Dutch bank weighs investment in Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar Fund
As the international development bank of the Netherlands, FMO hopes increased funding will replenish follow-on reserves of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar Development Fund II. "While the Fund's ... ( read original story ...)
Actor Leslie Jordan reveals details of his life in quarantine
Jordan has been lifting spirits during quarantine with his amusing Instagram stories. Spreading joy with his one-of-a-kind humor, he posted videos dancing, singing, and making rel ... ( read original story ...)
49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract. The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line. Jordan was ... ( read original story ...)
Leslie Jordan joins Anderson Cooper to talk about life in quarantine
Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has been anything but idle during his stay at home.Known for his appearances in "Hearts Afire," "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," the 65-year-old hinted that ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Inspects Flood Relief; Worry Grows About Crops
Heavy rain across the Korean peninsula has brought flooding to both North and South Korea in recent days, and concern is growing about damage to North Korean crops and its potential impact on food ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Govt Enforces Odd-Even Rule for Vehicular Movements Amid Sharp Rise in Covid-19 Cases
The Nepal government had earlier withdrawn the odd-even number vehicle movement after the COVID-19 lockdown was eased last month. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan synagogue not evicted after construction company drops lawsuit
A construction firm in the central Asian republic of Uzbekistan withdrew a lawsuit that aimed to evict a synagogue to make way for apartment buildings. Absolute Business Trade ended its legal efforts ... ( read original story ...)