UN envoy travels to strife-torn Myanmar for the first time
Earlier this 30 days, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn , specific envoy to Myanmar for the 10-member Association of Southeast Hard anodized cookware Nations, said efforts by Myanmar’s neighbors to help restore serenity and normalcy to the strife-torn nation had been hindered by the country’s recent execution of 4 politicalContinue Reading
Thai economy to continue growing despite weaker-than-expected Q2: Central bank
BANGKOK: Despite a weaker-than-expected second quarter, Thailand’s economy is anticipated to continue growing in the second half of the entire year as tourism accumulates, the central bank said on Tuesday (Aug 16), recommending gradual policy tensing may continue. Second-quarter growth missed the central bank’s forecast due to lower-than-expected private expenditureContinue Reading
Govt ‘too slow’ to tackle fuel prices
The government is producing slow progress within bringing down high gasoline prices, says Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavanij. More serious issues will follow unless the particular fuel price crisis is addressed soon, he said upon Monday.Continue Reading
Australia, New Zealand say no issues with meat exports to China
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australia and New Zealand stated on Tuesday (Aug 16) they were conscious of Chinese media reports of a ban upon meat imports through both countries simply by Beijing but stated they had not obtained any official discover and shipments have been clearing as normal. The Australian Financial Evaluation newspaperContinue Reading
1,508 new Covid inpatients, 29 more deaths
The country registered 29 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1, 508 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the general public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday early morning.Continue Reading
Afghan contractors: ‘I wish I’d never worked for the UK government’
Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel tricked.Continue Reading
Longtime Princeton basketball coach Pete Carril dies at 92
“The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning,” the family statement read. “We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the followingContinue Reading
Divorce and women: Why prenuptial agreements are becoming more common and what to know about it
Prenuptial agreements aren’t only the purview of the rich – any woman can benefit from one. CNA Women talks to family lawyers to find out what you ought to know about it and exactly how it may protect you from unnecessary financial heartache plus lengthy divorce proceedings.Continue Reading
Commentary: Does the desire to retire early show millennials have given up on careers?
Amid expanding economic uncertainty along with a longing for purpose, FIRE – or Economic Independence, Retire Earlier – is gaining significant traction along with millennials in Singapore, says Keith Yap.Continue Reading
Commentary: What if India and Pakistan actually got along?
Full reunification is certainly difficult to imagine, yet there are many possible plans that fall short of that, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Tyler Cowen.Continue Reading