When Lara Lee says her new book, Coconut & Sambal, barely scratches the surface of Indonesian cuisine, she’s not being modest — just honest.Indonesia is the largest island country in the world, an ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: How Delhi ‘wasted’ lockdown to become India’s biggest hotspot
India’s capital, Delhi has become the country’s biggest hotspot. The BBC's Aparna Alluri explains how this appears to be a case of lost opportunity. The city administration appears to have squandered ... ( read original story ...)
China virus cases stabilize as Italy sees drop in deaths
BEIJING (AP) — China has extended COVID-19 tests to newly reopened salons amid a drop in cases, while South Korea continues to face new infections after it eased social distancing rules to lift the ... ( read original story ...)
China Sent Martial Artists To India Border Before Deadly Clash: State Media
China reinforced its troops near the Indian border with mountain climbers and martial arts fighters shortly before a deadly clash this month, state media reported. Tensions are common between the two ... ( read original story ...)
China plans to grant investment banking licenses to lenders: Caixin
China's securities regulator plans to grant investment banking licenses to commercial lenders as part of efforts to breed industry behemoths in the face of fiercer foreign competition, business ... ( read original story ...)
China lashes out at Canada over criticism of prosecution of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
China lashed out at Canada on Saturday over criticism about Chinese prosecution of two Canadians, saying the matter is based on evidence and urging Ottawa to cease "megaphone diplomacy." ... ( read original story ...)
China criticises Canada for ‘irresponsible remarks’ over two men charged with spying
Beijing denounces ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over jailed Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and arrest of Huawei executive ... ( read original story ...)
China’s New National Security Law Looms Over Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers could approve the law within days, threatening to curb free speech and protest in the territory after a year of political tumult. ( read original story ...)
China’s big three airlines take delivery of domestically made ARJ21 aircraft
China's three biggest state-owned airlines on Sunday took delivery of their first ARJ21 aircraft, a short haul 90-seater aircraft made by state-run Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea Reports 62 New Cases, China Has 17
South Korea has confirmed 62 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period, as the country continues to grapple with new clusters after easing social distancing rules. ( read original story ...)