Pakistani govt allows cinemas, restaurants to reopen from Aug 10
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7, 2020, Pakistan Today. The federal government on Thursday announced that it was…
Hanoi hospitals’ support pours in Danang – fresh Covid-19 epicenter
HANOI, Aug 7, 2020, The Hanoi Times. The Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi…
Taiwan in talks to make first purchase of sophisticated US drones: Sources
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 7, 2020, Reuters. The United States is negotiating the sale of at…
Expect China to work sincerely on complete disengagement at LAC in Ladakh: India’s officials
NEW DELHI, Aug 7, 2020, The Asian Age. India on Thursday said it “expects” China…
US urges Korea to keep security pact with Japan
SEOUL, Aug 7, 2020, The Korea Times. The United States has urged Korea to retain…
Japan, AstraZeneca to agree on 100 mil. Covid-19 vaccine dose supply
TOKYO, Aug 7, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government is expected to soon reach a deal…
Indonesia’s Q2 GDP contraction draws mixed views from economists
JAKARTA, Aug 7, 2020, BT. Economists appear mixed on Indonesia’s economic outlook following the release…
Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir to announce new party on Friday: Sources
PETALING JAYA, Aug 7, 2020, The Star. Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is expected…
Philippines plunges into worst economic slump under democracy
MANILA, Aug 7, 2020, PhilStar. The Philippines officially entered a recession in the second quarter,…
Indonesia imposes 10 per cent VAT on Facebook, Disney, Tiktok
JAKARTA, Aug 7, 2020, Bangkok Post. Indonesia has added more technology companies that will be…
Foot traffic down 90 per cent in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Aug 7, 2020, SMH. Foot traffic in Melbourne’s CBD has plunged to record lows…
China, US militaries in crunch talks to avoid conflicts in Taiwan and South China Sea
HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2020, SCMP. China’s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe and his US counterpart…