Japan’s Nikkei share average scaled a near six-month high on Thursday, driven by strong gains in semiconductor-related stocks.
Shahriar Nafees: No DPL this season ‘will put all the players in financial uncertainty’
More uncertainty for Bangladesh’s domestic cricketers as the hope of staging the 2019-20 DPL seems all but over | ESPNcricinfo.com …
After rocket fire, Israel renews Gaza airstrikes, closes enclave’s fishing zone
In response to the rocket fire and general rise in violence around Gaza, Israel has also decided to fully close off the enclave’s fishing zone until further notice, reports said Sunday morning. The …
Shifting Dynamics of the Mideast Pushed Israel and U.A.E. Together
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s quest to open relations with Arab countries without settling the Palestinian conflict long seemed quixotic. External events changed the equation.
International Forum on One Korea Explores Prospects for Reunification amid Global Pandemic, Social Upheavals and Geopolitical Realignments
International Forum on One Korea Explores Prospects for Reunification amid Global Pandemic, Social Upheavals and Geopolitical RealignmentsPR NewswireWASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2020Global Peace Foundation, …
South Korea Finance Minister Expects GDP to Return to Growth in Third-Quarter
South Korea’s economy will likely return to growth in the third quarter, after recent economic data pointed to a gradual recovery, but a slump in exports remains a major concern, the country’s finance …
Japan Shouldn’t Ignore TikTok’s Possible Data Risks, Amari Says
Japan shouldn’t ignore the possible data security risks posed by Chinese music video app TikTok, which various other countries have pointed out, a senior ruling party official said.
Virus lays bare Indonesia’s bureaucratic chaos
The call by President Joko Widodo for a nation-wide reboot is all very well, but the state’s systemic failures need addressing first.
China must guard against rebound in shadow lending: regulator
China must guard against any rebound in off-balance sheet lending in the so-called shadow banking sector, and must dispose of non-performing assets as soon as possible, the head of the country’s …
UAE lenders banking on gradual recovery
Profitability at UAE banks will remain under strain in the second half of 2020, with recovery largely to be gradual and dependent on the rebound in economic activity amidst low interest rates, an …