The United Nations and Saudi Arabia host a pledging conference for war-ravaged Yemen on Tuesday to help raise some $2.4 billion as funding shortages imperil the world's biggest aid operation. DUBAI, ... ( read original story ...)
High mobility and recovery a boost for Vietnam’s economy
Vietnam's economy is bouncing back fast after Covid-19 thanks to its high rate of mobility, according to Canada-based data visualisation agency Visual Capitalist. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus-linked business failures top 200 in Japan
It is believed that many of the failed firms' struggles predate the outbreak, and drops in demand caused by the epidemic pushed them beyond breaking point. ( read original story ...)
The New Cold War, Japan and Its Chinese Supply Chains
There is a new Cold War game underfoot that has long-term implications for the shape of global trade and the structure of international relations in Asia—Japan is taking steps to pull some of its ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic announces new partnership in Pakistan with PEL
Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) has announced its new partnership in Pakistan with Pak Elektron ... on its 60-years of expertise in AC business backed by PEL’s in-depth ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates, June 2: Latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic from Pakistan and around the world
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan rose to 76,398 on Tuesday after new infections were confirmed in the country. The province-wise break up of the total number of cases as of 9:45am, ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Set to Disrupt Business in India’s Pandemic Epicenter
The second cyclone to hit India in two weeks is set to cause widespread damage in the western coastal districts and disrupt business in the financial capital Mumbai, the epicenter of the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
New coronavirus cases in Hong Kong raise concerns of local cluster
A cluster of nine coronavirus cases raised concerns in Hong Kong over renewed local transmission in a city that has been one of the most successful in keeping the pandemic under control. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader calls out ‘double standards’ on national security, points to U.S.
"In the U.S., we see how the riots were being handled by the local governments, compared to the stance they adopted when almost the same riots happened in Hong Kong last year," Hong Kong leader Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Probes Cluster, Indian States Take Lead: Virus Update
Hong Kong authorities are concerned about a new cluster of cases that indicates transmission both at home and in the workplace. Singapore is starting a phased return to work after the number of new ... ( read original story ...)