ATSG announced the delivery by its leasing subsidiary of a Boeing 767-200 converted freighter to Raya Airways of Malaysia under a five-year lease. ( read original story ...)
Wave Money Leads Digital Payments for COVID-19 Action in Myanmar
Government, humanitarian agencies and corporates have teamed up with Wave Money, the leading mobile financial services provider in Myanmar, to digitally deliver aid to individuals and communities hard ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Inc battles coronavirus, cash and bank deposits rise at record pace in May
Japan's money stock, or currency in circulation and bank deposits, rose at the fastest annual pace on record in May as companies hoarded cash to guard against slumping sales from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says all should learn from year of protest
A year on from the start of Hong Kong's anti-government protests, the leader of the semi-autonomous Chinese city said Tuesday that all sides should learn from the difficulties and challenging times ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government to lead $5 billion rescue package for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced on Tuesday a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
China reins in nationalists clamoring for an invasion of Taiwan
A pandemic, an economic downturn and an untested military have forced Beijing to temper calls for war. The move highlights the dangers of harnessing nationalism to bolster party control. ( read original story ...)
Scientists lament ‘Humpty Dumpty’ effect on world’s spectacular, rare wildlife
A new study reveals how runaway human population growth collapses the role of wildlife in the world's ecosystems. ( read original story ...)
Georgia primary: Will protest energy shift to voting booth?
President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, won’t face each other directly in Tuesday’s presidential primaries, but voting in Georgia and West Virginia gives both campaigns an ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladeshi lawmaker arrested and jailed in Kuwait
Bangladeshi lawmaker Mohammed Shahid Islam, arrested in Kuwait by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the country, was taken to jail late on Sunday, according to sources at Bangladesh’s ... ( read original story ...)
‘Late bloomer’ lingerie thief jailed for breaching Singapore lockdown
A serial underwear thief was sentenced to nearly six months in jail Monday for breaching Singapore's strict coronavirus lockdown to sneak into a backyard and steal women's lingerie. Lee Chee Kin was o ... ( read original story ...)