MYANMAR: TOYOTOA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor has decided to postpone the opening of a new plant in Myanmar amid heightened political uncertainty following the Feb. 1 coup, Nikkei Asia has learned. The plant was scheduled to open this month. As a showdown … Continue reading MYANMAR: TOYOTOA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
London – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact Paper focusing on the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been compiled to showcase the importance of … Continue reading WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
U.S. airline industry request passenger data
WASHINGTON — The U.S. airline industry is pledging to expand the practice of asking passengers on flights to the United States for information that public health officials could use for contact tracing during the pandemic. Airlines for America, an industry … Continue reading U.S. airline industry request passenger data
Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
TOKYO — As news of the military coup in Myanmar reached the halls of the Bank of Japan, staff raced to gather information about the ongoing developments. “They have apparently kicked out the central bank governor as well.” The shocking news … Continue reading Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
Low Mekong water levels of concern
Bangkok/Vientiane – The Mekong River has fallen to a “worrying level”, in part due to outflow restrictions from Chinese hydropower dams upstream, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Friday, calling on Beijing to share all of its water data. … Continue reading Low Mekong water levels of concern
Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
TOKYO — With the first uptick in suicides nationwide in 11 years amid pandemic-linked restrictions, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has created a cabinet post to alleviate social isolation. Older Japanese unaccustomed to communicating online have become more isolated from the … Continue reading Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
Chinese New Year: Food Packages for the family
SHANGHAI – Chinese unable to re-unite with loved ones this Lunar New Year are sending them a taste of home instead, using food packages to bridge the distance, as coronavirus warnings in some regions put a stop to the usual … Continue reading Chinese New Year: Food Packages for the family
Taiwan receives 5 Million Doses of Moderna Vaccine
CAMBRIDGE, Mass./Taipeh – Moderna, Inc., the biotechnology company, today announced two supply agreements for its COVID-19 Vaccine: one with the government of Taiwan for 5 million doses and another with the government of Colombia for 10 million doses. Under the terms of the agreements, deliveries … Continue reading Taiwan receives 5 Million Doses of Moderna Vaccine
Hong Kong IPO: Great Start for Kuaishou Technology
HONG KONG – Kuaishou Technology more than doubled in its Hong Kong stock market debut on Friday, becoming the fifth-largest listed company in the city, driven by massive demand from mom-and-pop investors for the Chinese online video service operator. The … Continue reading Hong Kong IPO: Great Start for Kuaishou Technology
84% of Singaporeans Find Property Prices Too High
SINGAPORE – PropertyGuru Group, Asia’s leading property technology company, today released its biannual Consumer Sentiment Study for H1 2021. The study found mixed sentiment among Singaporeans towards the property market. While there is an overall optimism, more than half of Singaporeans … Continue reading 84% of Singaporeans Find Property Prices Too High