Russians vote in referendum for Putin to stay in power until 2036
MOSCOW, Jul 1, 2020, DPA. Russians will head to polling stations throughout the country on…
Singapore home prices decline, and the worst may not be over
SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2020, Bloomberg. Singapore home prices fell the most in three years in…
Bangladesh capital’s metro rail project may be delayed by pandemic
DHAKA, Jul 1, 2020, Kyodo. Bangladesh’s Japan-financed metro rail project for the capital Dhaka, already…
China opens new border dispute with Bhutan
NEW DELHI, Jul 1, 2020, IANS. Continuing with its expansionist agenda, China has now created…
Burger company Beyond Meat makes China retail debut with Alibaba
SHANGHAI, Jul 1, 2020, PanDaily. The plant-based burger company Beyond Meat, Inc. said on Tuesday…
Canada extends ban on most foreign travellers to July 31
OTTAWA, Jul 1, 2020, ECNS. Canada has extended the current ban on international travellers until…
Singapore’s general election 2020 is a crisis election that will shape the future: PM Lee
SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2020, ST. This is a crisis election, and the path Singapore takes…
Australia boosting military by $270B for post-coronavirus world
CANBERRA, Jul 1, 2020, NY Post. Australia is pushing for a $270 billion boost to…
Pandemic hits possum fur price, supply in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, Jul 1, 2020, ODT. Otago possum fur is being used to make high-end, high-priced…
Bill to allow virtual marriages filed in the Philippines
MANILA, Jul 1, 2020, The Manila Times. Kabayan part-list Rep. Ron Salo on Tuesday filed…
Pakistani govt not going anywhere, opposition should wait 3 years: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1, 2020, The Nation. Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said government is…
EU safety agency suspends PIA’s authorisation to operate in Europe for 6 months
BRUSSELS, Jul 1, 2020, Reuters. The European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended the…