It is time for the Philippines to use the country's balance sheet and "rekindle" the economy through both monetary and fiscal means, says Ayala Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases at 20,626 with 244 new infections
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country rose to 20,626 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 244 more infections, of which 168 are "fresh" or newly validated and 76 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Was busy watching Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly’: When Bangladesh batsman was left starstruck by India’s Big Three
"The moment I was playing the World Cup 2007 match against India, I was too busy watching Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. I was just watching them. I was too happy to be playing in ... ( read original story ...)
Black Lives Matter Rallies Papuan Activists in Indonesia
Thousands of miles from the protests that have swept the United States, Black Lives Matter has become a rallying cry for pro-Papuan activists in Indonesia, provoking questions about accusations of ... ( read original story ...)
Garuda Indonesia secures over 90% approval for sukuk extension: CEO
PT Garuda Indonesia has secured majority approval to extend the maturity of $500 million sukuk, or Islamic bonds, by three years, Chief Executive Irfan Setiaputra told a virtual news briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 703 New Coronavirus Infections, 49 New Deaths: Official
Indonesian Muslims are checked with a thermal scanner before taking part in Friday prayers amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, Ju ... ( read original story ...)
‘I opt out’: Indonesia’s ambassador to India promotes anti-vax views
One of Indonesia's top diplomats says he does not want a coronavirus vaccine - and believes physical exercise is the key to fighting the virus. ( read original story ...)
Elephant dies in India after eating explosive-stuffed fruit
Indian police have arrested a man accused of causing the death of a pregnant elephant that died after biting a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers that exploded in its mouth ... ( read original story ...)
UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala to invest $1.2 billion in India’s Jio Platforms
Mubadala, the UAE sovereign wealth fund, is investing $1.2 billion in Jio Platforms in exchange for nearly 1.9% of the business. Owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, Jio Platforms is valued ... ( read original story ...)
India, Pakistan Record Big Jump In Coronavirus Cases
India, which now has the highest number of reported coronavirus cases in Asia, added nearly 10,000 new infections on Friday, while neighboring Pakistan reports some 5,000 more. ( read original story ...)