Hong Kong anti-government protesters queued outside businesses that openly support the democracy movement on Friday, a show of support for "yellow" restaurants and cafes reeling from the twin impact ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un Is ‘Sick’, Taiwan Security Chief Reveals
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, whose disappearance since April 12 continues to fuel conspiracy theories, might either be alive or dead, according to the National Security Bure ... ( read original story ...)
Face masks fail to crimp style of Taiwan martial artists
For martial arts students in Taipei, training is going on almost as normal as Taiwan keeps the spread of the new coronavirus well under control. ( read original story ...)
In the Face of a Global Farming Crisis, Taiwan’s Tano Security is Helping to Solve the World Bank’s Agriculture Challenges
Undoubtedly, the agriculture industry will become even more important these next few decades. Yet, the global farming sector is facing ever-increasing risks as natural disasters become more frequent ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of tourists are still stranded in the Maldives, an island nation known for its luxury resorts
Hundreds of tourists are still stuck in the Maldives, Ali Waheed, the country's tourism minister told CNN's Richard Quest, more than a month after the novel coronavirus arrived there. Waheed said ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-corruption row highlights struggle to control the narrative in Armenia
But for all his passionate declarations about wanting Armenia to embrace liberal democracy, his formidable critics, many of whom had strong attachments to the old regime, continue to grouse that the ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia forecasts economy to shrink 2% in 2020 due to coronavirus
Soviet country's state budget, downgrading its economic forecast to a contraction of 2% this year from its previous call for 4.9% growth. ( read original story ...)
Armenia Won’t Be Able To Treat All People Infected With Coronavirus, Minister Warns
As the coronavirus continues to spread in Armenia, the country’s health minister warns that the authorities may soon be unable to treat infected people showing mild symptoms of the disease. ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s new anti-corruption law draws skepticism
A new law allows Armenia’s authorities to freeze property acquired with suspicious funds. It’s drawing skepticism ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia central bank cuts key refinancing rate to 5.0%
Armenia's central bank on Tuesday cut its key refinancing rate to 5.00% from 5.25%, the bank said in a statement. ( read original story ...)