South Korea to draw up additional scheme for merchants, vulnerable people
The government will unveil a package of measures to support small merchants, including low interest rate loans and cuts in electricity bills.
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka govt seeks Indian lifeline
Finance Minister Rajapaksa is scheduled to meet Indian Premier Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and other officials.
Forest Governance in Sri Lanka: A political conundrum?
It is clearly evident that Sri Lanka faces a formidable challenge in environmental governance in trading off her critical environmental interests with those of rapid development.
Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence
The top spot was taken by Italy, while Greece and Spain came in second and third, respectively. India came in fourth, while Portugal ranked sixth and Japan seventh.
Hong Kong to allow residents of mainland to vote in election
During the Dec 19 legislative elections, registered Hong Kong permanent residents living in the mainland will be able to cross the border into the city to vote at the special…
Shanghai shopping malls lay out red carpet for pets
More than 20 shopping malls in Shanghai have allowed pets to walk in the shopping malls outdoors, letting them inside shopping malls but without stepping on the floor, or getting…
56% of Japanese major companies to maintain telework policies: Survey
To prevent the spread of infections, many companies have refrained from holding in-person meetings, not only among their employees but also with business partners.
China-Cambodia FTA to accelerate trade, liberalise investment
China will provide tariff-free status to 97.53 percent of imports from Cambodia, while Cambodia will exempt tariffs on 90 percent of Chinese imports.
Beijing to start reservation system for Tiananmen Square
The move seems to be aimed at preventing possible unrest from terrorism, demonstrations or other disruptive incidents, as Beijing steps up preparatins for Winter Olympics
Almost two million prisoners released over the last decade, says Malaysia’s Home Ministry
To ensure former prisoners integrate well with society, the Home Ministry and Prisons Department introduced the Corporate Smart Internship Programme, a collaboration with private…