China relations with Bob Davis and Lingling Wei, both of the Wall Street Journal and authors of “Superpower Showdown: How the Battle Between Trump and Xi Threatens a New Cold War.” …
Trump-Xi Standoff Over Hong Kong Puts Trade Deal in Spotlight
As China awaits U.S. sanctions for cracking down on Hong Kong, recent murmurs in the agriculture markets have increased worries that a trade deal between the world’s two biggest economies could …
Britain will not walk away from Hong Kong, Johnson says
Britain will not walk away from the people of Hong Kong if China imposes a national security law that would conflict with its international obligations under a 1984 accord, Prime Minister Boris …
Some global firms consider moving treasury operations out of Hong Kong – sources
Some global companies are considering shifting some of their treasury operations out of Hong Kong as the United States moves to end the city’s privileges, senior bankers said, in the latest blow to …
Hong Kong Tycoon Li’s Telecom Firm Weighs $1 Billion Unit Sale
A Hong Kong telecommunications firm controlled by tycoon Richard Li is considering options including a sale of its international enterprise unit, PCCW Global, according to people familiar with the …
Qatar- Most GCC banks are well-positioned to absorb twin shocks
By Satish Kanady I The Peninsula With strong capitalisation, adequate liquidity, and relatively low NPLs, the GCC’s banking systems will continue to remain sound despite the double shocks from oil …
Key Dates in Hong Kong’s Anti-Government Protests
The national security legislation prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to move ahead and strip the financial hub of the special treatment Washington affords it that is seen as key to its success as a …
Lebanon Money Dealers Set Dollar Selling Price at 4,000 Pounds
Lebanon’s money dealers set the selling price of the dollar at a maximum of 4,000 pounds for Wednesday as exchange bureaus reopen after weeks of a nationwide strike.The price of buying dollars is set …
Lebanon seeks foreign government-backed financing for power plants after default
Lebanon has turned to global power plant manufacturers including General Electric to arrange financing to build badly needed electricity capacity, hoping favourable terms can be agreed with help from …
Lebanon must turn reform ideas into reality, U.S. ambassador says
The Lebanese government must turn its reform ideas into reality and take concrete steps to win international support, the U.S. ambassador said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Dorothy Shea also to …