Taiwan looks likely to be again excluded from an upcoming annual World Health Organization (WHO) meeting, amid objections to Taiwan’s inclusion by the Chinese – and as the U.S. calls on WHO leaders to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Authentic’ travel experiences are hard to find — but not in this country
While the rest of the world openly courted tourist dollars, Bhutan dammed the tourist flow. In doing so, it protected its people and its travelers, the latter of whom rave about the authenticity of ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s like nothing else’: insect swarms on Cyprus reveal incredible journeys
For eight hours a day, from March until May, research biologist Will Hawkes surveys huge swarms of insects landing on the Karpaz Peninsula on the north-east corner of Cyprus. “This place is a ... ( read original story ...)
CVTL Supports Ermera Community in Dengue Prevention
Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL) has been supporting communities in Timor-Leste for Dengue Prevention for many years. Today, CVTL staff and volunteers went to the village of Mertuto, Gleno, in ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain driving growth; awards deals worth $740mln in Q1
Bahrain had awarded a total of 372 tenders worth $740 million during the first three months of the year, thus reaffirming the Kingdom’s efforts to continue public and private sector spending on major ... ( read original story ...)
Kemp optimistic on Georgia virus fight as concerns linger
Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia is headed in the right direction in its effort to contain the COVID-19 respiratory illness, although others still point to areas of concern. Kemp on Monday noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Kuwait’s Equate Petrochemical raises $1.6 bln via dual-tranche bonds
Kuwait's Equate Petrochemical Company raised $1.6 billion through a dual-tranche bond offering on Tuesday, a document showed, in the first public issuance in international debt markets by a Gulf ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Oman Insurance Q1 Profit Rises
Q1 PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE 55.2 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 53.5 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO * Q1 GROSS PREMIUMS 1.06 BILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 1.07 ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Would Get Gulf Bailout in Liquidity Crunch, S&P Says
S&P Global Ratings said members of the Gulf Cooperation Council would likely come to Oman’s rescue if the sultanate experiences “significant external liquidity pressures,” especially in a situation ... ( read original story ...)
Gaming firm Razer to roll out mask vending machines in Singapore
Gaming hardware maker Razer Inc plans to dispense its locally produced masks in Singapore through a network of vending machines across the city-state, where it has become compulsory to wear them in ... ( read original story ...)