When Jahee and Minji Son opened their artisanal tea shop last year, they didn’t know they’d have to temporarily close their storefront just months ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Raids Reveal New Production of a Killer Drug
After dominating the global methamphetamine trade, crime syndicates in Myanmar are starting to make fentanyl, the drug that has fueled the U.S. opioid crisis. ( read original story ...)
‘Resurgent Bangladesh’ laucnhed for private sector recovery
The initiative seeks to help the overall economic recovery in Bangladesh by systematic assessment, the impact on the private sector and develop recovery strategies from the Covid-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Eats to stop operations in Bangladesh from June amid coronavirus crisis
While we are sad that Uber Eats is leaving Bangladesh, we are committed to continue serving our communities here through our Uber Rides business,” it added. Uber’s ride hailing services suffered a ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Eats to shut operations in Bangladesh
After a year of partnering with local restaurants to offer convenient and reliable food delivery, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue Uber Eats in Bangladesh’ ... ( read original story ...)
MPs hear why Hong Kong had no Covid-19 care home deaths
Prof Terry Lum tells of strict infection control measures that were ignored in the UK ... ( read original story ...)
From Alibaba to Xiaomi, China tech giants set to benefit as Hong Kong changes stock index rules
A major revamp of Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng index is set to pave the way for Chinese tech giants to benefit and expand their trading presence in Asia, while letting more investors gain access to ... ( read original story ...)
White House staff wore face masks made in Taiwan, signaling a diplomatic victory for the country over China
Jared Kushner and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany wore Taiwanese face masks, despite China's demand Taiwan be kept out of WHO. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Slams WHO For Failing to Include Taiwan In Coronavirus Conference
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the World Health Organization’s refusal to include Taiwan at its coronavirus conference this week. Pompeo’s statement followed the beginning of the World ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus sets new rules for tourists – but Brits are banned for now
The country’s deputy minister for tourism, Savvas Perdios, said Cyprus will initially look to bring tourists from nearby countries that have managed to contain the virus — Gre ... ( read original story ...)