India rejects China’s suggestion of ‘equidistant disengagement’ from Finger area in Ladakh
NEW DELHI, Aug 23, 2020, ToI. While efforts are underway to resolve the ongoing border…
China planning high-speed rail freight network to help e-commerce sector
BEIJING, Aug 23, 2020, SCMP. China’s state-owned railway operator is planning to accelerate the development…
Churches in Seoul hold online services on 1st Sunday under strict distancing guidelines
SEOUL, Aug 23, 2020, Yonhap. Under the government directive to hold socially distanced services, churches…
Approval rate for Abe’s Cabinet falls to 36 per cent: Poll
TOKYO, Aug 23, 2020, Kyodo. The approval rate for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet stands…
TikTok to sue US government over ban
BEIJING, Aug 23, 2020, ZDNet. TikTok has confirmed it will launch a lawsuit against the…
Myanmar wary of China’s Belt and Road investments
YANGON, Aug 23, 2020, Anadolu Agency. Myanmar held its fourth major peace talk in its…
Launches from Vostochny space center to resume in late 2020
MOSCOW, Aug 23, 2020, TASS. The Center For Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure (TsENKI) plans…
Nepal, India discuss future areas of cooperation
KATHMANDU, Aug 23, 2020, The Himalayan Times. The second meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Working…
Hong Kong prepares for citywide virus testing
HONG KONG, Aug 23, 2020, China Daily. Hong Kong’s free coronavirus testing will begin on…
Pandemic is an opportunity for Pacific to return to traditional foods: Scientist
WELLINGTON, Aug 22, 2020, RNZ. A genetic scientist and tropical root and tuber crops expert…
Mahatma Gandhi’s iconic glasses sell for $340,000 in UK
LONDON, Aug 22, 2020, AFP. A pair of gold-plated glasses worn by Indian independence hero…
Vietnamese fishing boat seized off Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT, Aug 22, 2020, Bangkok Post. A Vietnamese fishing vessel was seized and four crewmen…