Singapore's unemployment rate edged up in the first quarter to its highest in more than a decade, as the government warned that labour market conditions were likely to further worsen due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian High Commissioner to Singapore says more digital agreements are in the works
Australian High Commissioner to Singapore Bruce Gosper has hinted that Australia is in talks with other countries in the region about inking additional bilateral digital economy agreements after it ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Central Bank governor defends his role amid crisis
Lebanon’s Central Bank governor is defended himself against scathing criticism by the country's prime minister who has accused him of orchestrating the crash of the national currency ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan in talks to restructure $1.8 billion in debt to China
The Central Asian nation, which owes the Eximbank $1.8 billion, said last month it would seek debt relief due to the impact of the coronavorus pandemic on its economy. ( read original story ...)
Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma
Their task is to stop labourers from crossing illegally to Israel through gaps in its separation barrier. They would not normally do this, but these are unusual times. "We'll prevent workers from ... ( read original story ...)
Israel celebrates 72nd Independence Day, mostly in isolation
Israel formally celebrates Independence Day from Tuesday night to Wednesday evening. This year's observance, however, is being done mostly remotely due to the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Israel marks its Independence Day under coronavirus lockdown
Israelis are celebrating their Independence Day at home amid a nationwide lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Fly-past, flags on rooftops mark Israel’s independence day under lockdown
Military jets flew in formation over Tel Aviv's deserted parks and streets on Wednesday, cheered on from rooftops by flag-waving residents in face masks as Israel marked its independence day under ... ( read original story ...)
Israel deems women’s ritual baths essential, leaving some conflicted over virus risk
It was nearly time for her monthly visit to the ritual bath that many observant Jewish women use to purify themselves after every menstrual cycle, and she worried she might catch the virus at the very ... ( read original story ...)
What Do Israel’s US-backed Annexation Plans Mean For West Bank?
Arab foreign ministers are to hold talks on Thursday on Israel's US-backed plans to annex key parts of the occupied West Bank. Concern has mounted since Israel's right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin ... ( read original story ...)