Bangladesh protests demand Hasina resign, army stands ‘by the people’
Huge crowds of protesters, many wielding sticks, packed into Dhaka’s central Shahbagh Square, with street battles in multiple sites as well as in other major cities, police said.
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Japan railway teams with Taipei Metro to bring Asia tourists to Izu
SHIZUOKA, Japan -- A private railway along the Izu Peninsula, south of Tokyo, is collaborating with the operator of the Taipei Metro to bring in overseas visitors, as well as promoting tourist spots and local specialty foods along the line.
Students renew Bangladesh protests, call for nationwide civil disobedience
Crowds hit the streets in large numbers as student leaders press the government for more concessions.
Japan kitchen maker to market enamel in Indonesia to beat humidity
OSAKA -- Japanese housing equipment manufacturer Takara Standard is expanding into Indonesia, anticipating demand for kitchen systems made with moisture-resistant materials among the country's growing wealthy class.
Carlsberg to take full control of its Indian and Nepali businesses
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -- Carlsberg has agreed to take full control of its business in India and Nepal, the Danish brewer said on Friday.
Singapore-US nuclear pact spotlights region’s push for alternative energy source
“Nuclear energy is a solution for deep decarbonisation of [Singapore’s] economy, as well as a viable solution for energy security given that more than 95 per cent of its current resources to generate electricity are imported,” said Alvin Chew, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.