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[ad_1] TAIPEI: Trade-dependent Taiwan has made “relatively” good progress in joining the revamped version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but is waiting for clearer rules on membership, the island’s top trade negotiator said on Monday (Nov 16). . While a member of the World Trade Organization, many countries are wary of …

[ad_1] Korean Air and Asiana Airlines planes at local airports. (Yonhap) Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea’s largest airline, said Monday it will buy its smaller local rival Asiana Airlines Inc. in a deal valued at 1.8 trillion won ($ 1.62 billion) that would create the 10th largest airline. largest …

[ad_1] SEOUL: South Korea reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases for the third day in a row on Monday (Nov. 16), as the government considers tightening social distancing to curb persistent outbreaks in offices, medical facilities and small gatherings. The Korea Disease Prevention and Control Agency (KDCA) recorded 223 …

[ad_1] SYDNEY: Asian stocks hit a record high on Monday (Nov 16) as vaccine optimism and strong economic data from China and Japan overshadowed concerns about rising coronavirus cases, lifting nearly all sectors. MSCI’s broader Asia-Pacific stock index outside of Japan gained 1 percent to its highest level since its …

[ad_1] Sand-filled barges crisscross the shipping lanes around Singapore, almost as ubiquitous as the trucks cruising America’s interstate highways. One recent afternoon, aboard a small motor boat, I see a towering green wall rising from the shoreline and protecting a huge reservoir of sand. As one of the most densely …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Even amid a political climate in which the narrative of foreign talent displacing locals has been a long-standing contentious issue revived by a challenging job market in a global pandemic, Singapore appears to be at it again. The country’s Economic Development Board (EDB) has just announced that a …

[ad_1] HANOI: Storm Vamco slammed into Vietnam on Sunday (November 15), damaging buildings and injuring at least five people, while the death toll in the Philippines rose to 67. The storm made landfall Sunday morning with winds of up to 90 kilometers per hour (56 mph) that uprooted trees and …

[ad_1] The Brazilian forward got off to a positive start to his Gunners career, but the former Chelsea winger is now coming under fire for his recent performances. It all started so well. Willian’s debut for Arsenal in the late summer sun in Fulham had fans praising the Brazilian’s addition …

[ad_1] WELLINGTON: New Zealand said on Monday (Nov 15) that it had not been notified of any problems with its exports of frozen meat after Chinese authorities said the coronavirus was found in its meat products. The Chinese city of Jinan said over the weekend that it had found COVID-19 …

[ad_1] Sport England captain Harry Kane may not be too focused on individual records, but manager Gareth Southgate has backed the striker to surpass Wayne Rooney as his all-time top scorer. Soccer Soccer – International Friendly – England v Republic of Ireland – Wembley Stadium, London, Great Britain – November …