• Industrial production in EAEU up 1.8% in January-June, says Eurasian Economic Commission
  
  Industrial production increased by 14.1% in the reporting period in Kyrgyzstan, by 5.8% in Armenia, by 3.5% in Kazakhstan, by 2% in Russia, whereas industrial production in Belarus dropped by 5.2%
  Tass.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:35:31 +0300.
• Issey Miyake, Who Opened a Door for Japanese Fashion, Dies at 84
  
  The first Japanese designer to show in Paris, he was known for his origami-like designs, creating pleated skirts, dresses and trousers that afforded freedom.
  Elaine Louie and Elizabeth Paton.  New York Times.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:01:46 +0000.
• Manulife (MFC) Q2 Earnings Miss on Soft Asia Business
  
  Manulife (MFC) Q2 results reflect lower new business gains across insurance segments, lower in-force earnings in U.S. Annuities and lower fee spread in Global WAM.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:18:00 GMT.
• China renews Taiwan threats, island cites 'wishful thinking'
  
  China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island, amid international condemnation and a stinging rebuke from the self-governing democracy's government
  Via Ap News Wire.  The Independent.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:27:33 GMT.
• Kashmir rebels storm India army camp; 3 soldiers, 2 attackers die
  
  At least two suspected men armed with guns and grenades attack camp in remote Darhal area of southern Rajouri district.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:59:52 +0000.
• United States is 'real destroyer' and instigator of war in Ukraine, Chinese ambassador claims
  
  China's Putin apologist man in Moscow has accused America of initiating the war in Ukraine and threatening world peace with its 'intimidation and bullying' of Russia
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:59:22 +0100.
• India man wins 22-year court battle against railways over 21 pence
  
  He was overcharged for train tickets he bought in 1999 and had been fighting to get the money back.
  BBC News.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:36:29 GMT.
• Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China ends largest-ever military exercises
  
  Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control.
  News Wires.  France 24.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:45:13 GMT.
• India woman's post on Pakistani friend wins hearts on social media
  
  The two women met at Harvard Business School and found they had more similarities than differences.
  BBC News.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:41:53 GMT.
• Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threats
  
  The military has played down their significance, saying they were already scheduled and were not in response to China's war games.
  Straits Times.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:01:17 +0800.
• What is the new Langya virus that has infected dozens in China
  
  A new virus has infected dozens of people in China, with researchers suggesting shrews might be a "natural reservoir" for the virus. ...
  Caroline Vakil.  The Hill.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:11:25 +0000.
• New Langya henipavirus emerges from eastern and central China
  
  Dozens of people have been infected by a new, animal-derived virus in eastern and central China.The novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) was detected in 35 patients over a three-year period in the Shandong and Henan provinces. Many ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +1200.
• China halts military drills around Taiwan
  
  Chinese military says it is winding down air and sea operations but maintaining patrols in Taiwan Strait
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:07:00 +1000.
• New Technology Brings New Opportunities: U.S.-China Business Forum
  
  "We see new forms of U.S.-China collaboration taking shape," says Zhonglu Group Vice Chairman George Wang.
  By Russell Flannery, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:42:46 -0400.
• China's ambassador to the UK summoned over Taiwan 'escalation'
  
  China's ambassador to the UK has been summoned to the Foreign Office over Beijing's "aggressive and wide-ranging escalation" against Taiwan.
  Sky News.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:09:00 +0100.
• FTC fines conservative clothing brand for phony 'Made in the USA' tags
  
  Apparel brand Lions Not Sheep Products LLC has been fined for adding phony "Made in the USA" tags to its products that were actually imported from China and other countries, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
  Matt Delaney.  Washington Times.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:36:21 -0400.
• Uzbekistan Warns Its Citizens Of Repercussions If They Join Russian Military In War-Torn Ukraine
  
  The Uzbek Embassy in Moscow has warned the Central Asian nation's citizens residing in Russia of serious repercussions for joining Russia's ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
  Radio Liberty.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:27:16 +0000.
• Legendary Japanese fashion designer dies of liver cancer
  
  Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake died on Aug. 5 in Tokyo from liver cancer at age 84.
  ABC News.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:02:32 -0400.
• The Viking Saigon Begins Inaugural Season in Southeast Asia
  
  New Purpose-Built Ship Sails First Voyage on the Mekong River.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2022-08-09 11:15:38 EST.
• India reports growth in offsets value but says firms are missing deadlines
  
  Foreign companies have implemented defence offsets in India worth USD6.83 billion in the past 15 years, India's Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt has said ...
  Janes 360.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:50:23 Z.

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