Bangladesh might be one of only two ASEAN and South Asian economies to register positive growth in 2020 despite a global recession that is shaping up to be historic in scale, according to Standard …
Indonesia’s coronavirus fatalities are the highest in Southeast Asia. So, why is Jokowi rushing to get back to business?
With low testing levels, it’s unclear just how bad the pandemic is in Indonesia. But President Joko Widodo is keen to get the economy restarted quickly, in part, to avoid widespread social unrest.
Wealthy Hong Kong Investors Stay Put With Crisis Plans Ready
They’ve mapped out exit routes, opened offshore bank accounts and secured overseas passports.But for now at least, Hong Kong’s high-net-worth investors are mostly staying put, easing fears that the …
Next Lebanon Government to Face $30 Billion Reform Test
Lebanon may be in line for $298 million in emergency aid after the Beirut port blast, but the more than $30 billion some estimate it may need to rebuild its shattered economy will not be forthcoming …
Jordan Recruits Black Creatives for NYC Capsule Collection Campaign
The brand tapped photographer Raven Varona to shoot New York City-based creatives in their home borough in the new collection.
EU Trade Sanctions on Cambodia Come Into Force
The European Union reimposed customs duties on many of Cambodia’s exports on Wednesday, suspending its trade arrangement over concerns about human rights.
China, Nepal should support each other’s core interests, Official says
China and Nepal should firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, a senior Chinese official said …
IOM Iraq partners with Nadia’s Initiative for Women’s Empowerment and Livelihood Programme
Arabic News and Press Release on Iraq about Protection and Human Rights and Recovery and Reconstruction; published on 12 Aug 2020 by IOM …
How Green Is South Korea’s Green New Deal?
Like many of Seoul’s previous environmental plans, corporate interests seem to be overshadowing those of the environment.
South Korea to ban ‘backdoor online advertising’ from September
The corporate watchdog said it will start to crack down on and punish violators after a certain guidance period.