President Biden said the United Sates was committed to assuring that Iran would not gain a nuclear weapon and could return to the Iran Nuclear Deal during remarks to the United Nations General …
Companies scramble to shift manufacturing out of Covid-crushed Vietnam in time for holidays
Vietnam’s shutdown of manufacturing due to Covid is “really bad timing,” said Zilingo CEO Ankiti Bose. “Holiday season shipments need to happen right away.” …
Vietnam to compete in Group B of AFF Suzuki Cup’s
PANO – According to the Vietnam Football Federation, Vietnam has been put to Group B of the ASEAN Football Federation’s Suzuki Cup after a virtual lot-drawing on September 21.
AP PHOTOS: Behind barricades, Vietnam battles ‘enemy’ virus
The roadblocks and barricades make the streets of this southern Vietnamese city look like they did during the war that ended almost 50 years ago. But this time, the battle is being fought against the …
Philippines to Hold Key Rate as Virus Curbs Ease: Decision Guide
The Philippine central bank is expected to continue holding its key interest rate steady as restrictions on movement are slowly being eased to boost a flagging economy.
Japan’s turnround still underrated by investors
It is a real turnround story. Yet Japanese equities are an asset class that remains underrated and under-owned by international investors. With a vote next week to select the next head of the ruling …
South Korea foreign minister says to meet Japan counterpart on Thursday
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong said he would meet his Japanese counterpart on Thursday and hoped for progress to end a dispute that has led to tit-for-tat trade restrictions.
Japan to Double COVID-19 Vaccine Donations to Other Countries to 60 Million Doses
Japan plans to give other countries 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday, doubling the target from the previous pledge of 30 million doses. “Today, I …
Taro Kono Wants To Be Japan’s Prime Minister And He’s Getting A Lot Of Attention
One candidate is getting a lot of attention for speaking out in ways Japanese politicians don’t often do. Because Japan has been ruled by the same party for the past seven decades, Taro Kono has to …
Indonesia leader lays out priorities for G-20 presidency
With Indonesia poised to assume the presidency of the G-20 next year, the leader of the world’s fourth-largest country laid out its priorities to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.