Asia Laos State-owned enterprises are to be reformed under a new plan whereby failed managers running state-owned enterprises could lose their jobs if they have a poor performance and if the enterprise they run faces continuous losses
Asia Bhutan In just a month the price of a tray of eggs in Thimphu has increased by 37,5% from Nu320 to Nu440 due to the delay in importing stocks for the reproduction of laying hens and broilers
Asia Qatar 16 new private schools and daycares will provide over 8.800 seats in the upcoming academic year and offer extensive options for parents, including the British curriculum (9), American curriculum (2), Indian curriculum (3), and others
Asia North Korea More than 300.000 bottles of rice beer were exported to China in July, according to the latest trade data, which contrasts with the DPRK leader Kim Jong Un declaration of a "food crisis" and the call for emergency food distribution
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lankan shares closed at their highest level in nearly seven months, driven by strong gains in the financial sector
Asia Myanmar Fighting between the military and armed ethnic groups increased in August and is expected to intensify in the next days as the junta sends reinforcements to rebel-controlled territories in Kayah, Kayin and Kachin states
Asia United Arab Emirates The country invited everyone to write "Letters to the Future," describing their dreams and goals; letters will be posted on the "Year of 50" website and reminders will be sent years later
Asia Afghanistan Two explosions outside the capital's airport left more than 90 people dead and over 160 injured; the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Khorasan Province (Isis-K) claimed the attack, while the Taliban denounced it
Asia Bahrain A project to build 303 housing units in Salman Town is on track, with 45% already completed
Asia East Timor The State of Emergency is renewed for another 30 days - a President's decision authorized by the National Parliament
Asia Oman A study conducted by Manal al Mughiriyah, a student in the Department of Tourism, on the resilience to the impact of natural and human hazards of various world heritage sites has attracted a lot of attention
Asia Bangladesh A month-long exhibition of national newspapers and pictures depicting the role of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the creation of Bangladesh is underway after being launched by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
Asia Tajikistan A new normative law regarding military service has been approved by government: instead of two years of service, recruits have the choice of an alternative month-long preparatory duty provided they pay a fee of USD 2.200