Asia

Japan

COVID-19: Dozens of US marines in suspected outbreak at Japan bases

Authorities on Okinawa have demanded that the US military release the real number of cases at its military bases on the Japanese island, further exascerbating local tensions.

11/07/2020

Singapore

Singapore's ruling party re-elected as opposition make minor gains

Singapore's long-governing People's Action Party comfortably won Friday's general elections as expected, but faced a setback as the opposition made minor gains.

11/07/2020

The Cube

Philippine lawmakers vote against renewal of top broadcaster ABS-CBN

"This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said after the vote.

10/07/2020

World

Global startup queen Joy Ajlouny reveals how entrepreneurs can make their millions

Dubai-based serial entrepreneur, Joy Ajlouny, is a self-proclaimed ‘bull in a china shop’.

10/07/2020

World

How are e-tailers in the Middle East using human stories to drive sales?

The Middle East and North Africa e-commerce market was worth $8.3 billion in 2017, according to a Bain and Company report.

10/07/2020

Euronews Debates

Asia and Europe look to restart travel industries after COVID-19 'war'

The COVID-19 pandemic's had a huge impact on Asia's travel and tourism sectors. International tourist arrivals were down by more than 60% in the Asia-Pacific region in March. Now, as the travel industry begins to regain momentum, how will Asia turn around its tourism fortunes?

10/07/2020

Pakistan

Pakistan wrestles with pilots scandal in wake of European flight ban

In a leaked letter seen by Euronews, EASA said the alleged fraud was a "grave safety concern" and recommended that any pilots holding Pakistani licenses should not be scheduled for operations in Europe.

09/07/2020

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Artist creates world's largest painting at Dubai's Atlantis

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In this week's Cult, Jane Witherspoon speaks to the British artist in Dubai who has been creating record-breaking artwork whilst in lockdown.

08/07/2020

China

Hong Kong inaugurates Beijing's national security office

it comes just a week after Beijing imposed a tough new law on the city that gives police sweeping powers to conduct searches without warrants and order internet service providers and platforms to remove messages.

08/07/2020

Spotlight

Hong Kong's new business and cultural normal

In partnership with Hong Kong

As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, Spotlight explores how Hong Kong's start-up and cultural scene is adapting.

07/07/2020

China

Chinese app TikTok to quit Hong Kong amid new security law controversy

It is the latest social media platform to take action after China's crackdown on pro-independence activities.

07/07/2020

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Hundreds of drones light up South Korean sky with virus messages

Hundreds of drones lit up the night sky in Seoul for a spectacular showcase of motivational and awareness messages as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.

06/07/2020

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Dozens killed by floods in southern Japan

Some people are believed to have ignored evacuation advice amid fears they would catch COVID-19 in emergency shelters.

06/07/2020

Japan

Over 60 dead after floods and mudslides in Japan

Pictures reveal a dire situation in southern Japan, where at least 66 people have died in floodwaters and mudslides.

06/07/2020

India

Coronavirus: India set to overtake Russia in total reported cases

It comes as the country reports yet another daily record of COVID-19 infections.

05/07/2020

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Japan: Dozens dead, missing in floods

The authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 200,000 people, and 10,000 soldiers are being sent to help rescuers.

05/07/2020

World

Why does Emirati entrepreneur Sara Al Madani say no to female empowerment & yes to failure?

From a very early age, Emirati entrepreneur Dr. Sara Al Madani believed her ideas could turn a tidy profit.

03/07/2020

World

Why isn't there one unified sign language in the Middle East region?

There are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide, using more than 300 different sign languages, according to the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).

03/07/2020

World

Migrant medical staff from the Middle East help fight COVID-19 in Europe

Migrant communities from the Middle East and North Africa have been helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic in European nations to offset staffing shortfalls.

03/07/2020

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Lifting lockdowns, innovating against COVID and staycation trends

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Business Line looks at why ending lockdown in the UK may not save some businesses; a Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market; and, how an unexpected eco-staycation trend in Italy could provide a welcome boost to local business.

03/07/2020

China

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees city to continue anti-law campaign

The young pro-democracy campaigner has left Hong Kong for an undisclosed location after China imposed a tough new security law on the former British colony.

03/07/2020

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Learning to drive an F1 car with Supercar Blondie

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How do you drive an F1 car? Supercar Blondie finds out when she puts her car knowledge to the test by attempting to drive an F1 car around Dubai autodrome with only 1 hour of training.

03/07/2020

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Hundreds arrested in Hong Kong amid protests over new security law

Critics say the new law ends freedoms that were guaranteed for half a century when British rule ended in 1997.

02/07/2020

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The price of influence: why brands increasingly favour influencer marketing

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Target explores how influencers are transforming the world of marketing and PR as we know it.

02/07/2020

Myanmar

More than 100 miners die in Myanmar jade mine landslide

"The jade workers were smothered by a wave of mud," the Myanmar Fire Service Department said on Facebook.

02/07/2020

China

Hong Kong: China threatens to retaliate over UK citizenship plan

China's London embassy accuses the British of interfering over Hong Kong and warns "corresponding measures" may be taken if the UK presses ahead with its plan.

02/07/2020