Day: October 9, 2021

Soaring Fuel, Food Prices Hitting the Vulnerable in Myanmar

An unprecedented plunge in the value of Myanmar’s currency, the kyat, has driven up the prices of key imported commodities, placing basic commodities ranging from auto fuel to cooking oil beyond the reach of many ordinary citizens. The dollar exchange

Taiwan President to Pledge Defense of Sovereignty, Democracy

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to defend the island’s sovereignty and democracy in a major speech Sunday, saying it faces challenges more complex and severe than ever, at a time when tensions with China have risen. Democratic Taiwan, claimed