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S. Korean population thins for the first time in 2020
Pulse, Published on 04/01/2021
» South Korea’s population thinning has begun as the number of deaths outnumbered newborn with a single making up four out of every household for the first time in history due to fast aging and fertility rate at zero zone.
Cambodia reopens schools and museums as others lock down
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2021
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has started reopening schools and museums as it relaxes a six-week lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak late last year, marking a contrast with some neighbouring countries that are facing new restrictions due to rising Covid-19 cases.
French-Irish teen's Malaysia death ruled 'misadventure'
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: A French-Irish teenager with learning difficulties died by "misadventure" after disappearing in the Malaysian jungle on a family holiday and no one else was involved, a coroner ruled Monday.
EVs on a roll
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2021
» 2020 has been rough for industries all over the world. Even the automotive industry could not escape the unique challenges stemming from pandemic-induced lockdowns, the economic slump and subdued consumer confidence, all of which have caused car sales to nosedive globally.
Japan PM mulls coronavirus emergency for Tokyo area
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday he was considering declaring a state of emergency in the greater Tokyo area over a "very severe" third wave of coronavirus infections.
Hopes for recovery help Asian markets start new year with a pop
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» HONG KONG: Optimism about the economic outlook in 2021 helped Asian investors kick off the new year Monday on a positive note, as hopes surrounding the rollout of coronavirus vaccines offset a frightening surge in infections.
Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» MADRID - Barcelona won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday as Lionel Messi became the first foreigner to make 500 appearances in Spain's La Liga, while a late Luis Suarez goal secured leaders Atletico Madrid victory against Alaves.
Overcoming negative impacts to drive success
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 04/01/2021
» We have started a new year, but we’re still highly uncertain about what’s to come. While we cannot control what happens around us, the sure thing we can control is how we react and how we affect others around us.
EEC Office ready to propose investment perks until 2022
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office seems prepared to propose the government extend promotional privileges for investment in the EEC area until 2022 in a bid to sustain investment momentum.
Anti-US chants as Iraqis mourn commanders killed a year ago
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» BAGHDAD: Thousands of Iraqi mourners chanted "revenge" and "no to America" on Sunday, one year after a US drone strike killed Iran's revered commander Qasem Soleimani and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.