China's involvement in Russia's Arctic LNG-2 liquefied natural gas project should not be the target of any third party intervention or restrictions, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Philippines is not provoking conflict in South China Sea, its military says
The Philippines is not provoking conflict in the South China Sea, its military spokesperson said on Tuesday, responding to China's accusation that Manila was encroaching on Beijing's territory. It was ...
China approves 105 online games, says it fully supports industry after NetEase, Tencent rout
China’s press and publications authority has approved 105 new online games, saying it fully supports the industry after proposed curbs caused massive losses last week for investors in major games ...
AstraZeneca to buy China-based Gracell Biotechnologies in $1.2 billion deal
The cash deal aimed at bolstering AstraZeneca's portfolio values U.S.-listed Gracell at $2 per ordinary share or $10 per ADS of Gracell, plus a non-tradable contingent value right of $0.30 per ...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lebanon, Dec. 18-24
A house that sold for $346,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lebanon in the past week. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s MM2H changes draw cautious welcome, questions among ex-pats
Southeast Asian country’s revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility. ( read original story ...)
REGA calls on property owners in 48 districts to register
Saudi Real Estate General Authority (REGA) called on the properties’ owners in 48 districts across Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah for real estate registration as of Sunday, Dec. 24, until March 28, 2024. ( read original story ...)
Iraq condemns drone attack on US base in northern Iraq
A military base hosting the US-led international coalition forces near the airport of Erbil, the capital of Iraq''s Kurdistan region, has been attacked by a booby-trapped drone, which left several ... ( read original story ...)
(New Year Special) External risks, weak domestic demand stand in way of S. Korea’s exports-led recovery in 2024
The South Korean economy is expected to be on track for a recovery in 2024 on rising exports, but sluggish growth looms large as higher-for-longer interest rates and sticky inflation could further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan penalises top property insurers for price fixing
JAPAN’S financial regulator penalised the country’s largest property and casualty insurers for colluding to fix prices in contracts with corporate clients. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)