Japan’s Seven-Eleven to sell life insurance as contactless needs grow
TOKYO, Jun 8, 2020, Kyodo. Seven-Eleven Japan Co. said Monday it will start selling life…
[Analytics] Why Putin wants Russia to vote on new Constitution sooner rather than later
This year has not gone as planned for Vladimir Putin. By naming the new date…
60,000 people marched in Black Lives Matter demonstrations around Australia
LONDON, Jun 8, 2020, Daily Mail. How can 60,000 people march shoulder-to-shoulder down city streets……
Flag carrier Thai Airways International rehabilitation may take up to 7 years: Advisor
BANGKOK, Jun 8, 2020, Bangkok Post. The rehabilitation of flag carrier Thai Airways International Plc…
Over 476,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia on morning June 8
MOSCOW, Jun 8, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 476,000 cases, officials…
Vietnam parliament approves free trade deal with EU
HANOI, Jun 8, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Following the ratification, the EVFTA would enter into…
Northern Mariana Islands to be adversely affected by ban on Chinese airlines
SAIPAN, Jun 8, 2020, RNZ. Already on its knees due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
AirAsia welcomes resumption of domestic travel in Malaysia
SEPANG, Jun 8, 2020, NST. AirAsia has welcomed the government’s decision to allow the resumption…
[Analytics] Pressures increasing on Indonesia and Malaysia in the South China Sea
Chinese and Malaysian vessels were locked in a high-stakes standoff for more than one month…
Restaurants, malls, shrines reopen today in India under new rules
NEW DELHI, Jun 8, 2020, The Asian Age. No prasad or holy water at places…
[Analytics] Why Japan, Korea won’t ever replace Hong Kong
The Chinafication of Hong Kong has global CEOs and investors eyeing alternative financial capitals in…
No face-to-face classes in the Philippines until Covid-19 vaccine is available
MANILA, Jun 8, 2020, PhilStar. The Department of Education on Monday again said that it…