President Biden also told them about his rescue plan that “provides tens of billions of dollars in grants to small businesses”.
Historic textile business wins valuable orders in China
Sales worth more than £120,000 have been won in China during the last four months by a North Yorkshire textile industry supplier. Skipton-based family business, Brooksbank Industries Ltd, which …
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The U.S. and Its Allies Must Ensure Taiwan Doesn’t Fall to Beijing
There are growing signs that a military crisis could erupt across the Taiwan Strait this year as China flexes its military muscle to strongarm Taipei into accepting unification. ASPI’s Peter …
Bahrain’s economy to grow 3.3% this year, must cut public debt – IMF
Bahrain’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be gradual, with growth projected at 3.3% this year after a 5.4% contraction in 2020, the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday. The …
Mandatory hotel quarantine in Kuwait for all incoming passengers to begin next week
Kuwait’s decision to impose a mandatory seven-day institutional quarantine for all incoming flight passengers is set to begin on Sunday, February 21. As per the decision, the costs for the hotel …
Singapore Home Sales Exceed Two-Year High as Curbs May Loom
Singapore home sales rose to the highest in more than two years in January, with buyers rushing in amid speculation that the government may take steps to cool the market. Sales of new private …
BCPG shrugs off Laos’ decision to delay power payment
Laos’ move to defer payments for its power consumption will not have a significant impact on BCPG, the company’s president Bundit Sapianchai said on Monday.
Dubai’s Emaar Properties posts 58% slump in net profit for 2020
Dubai developer Emaar Properties reported a net profit of Dhs2.617bn, against Dhs6.2bn achieved in 2019, slipping 57.8 per cent. Meanwhile, its revenue of Dhs19.710bn, also dipped 19.8 per cent, …
Telehealth has strengthened its grip on medical care. What’s next? | Jordan on Business
Dr. John T. Nasr has faced several challenges in the months since the coronavirus took hold in New Jersey. Among his most troublesome: how to deliver care when his patients, nervous about the risk of …