China continues taking steps to weaken Hong Kong’s multiparty democracy by altering their election laws and appointing more pro-Beijing lawmakers rather than directly elected officials. ( read original story ...)
China Becomes First Major Economy to Start Withdrawing Pandemic Stimulus Efforts
HONG KONG—As the first major economy to beat back Covid-19, China is now taking the global lead in moving to unwind its pandemic-driven economic stimulus efforts. Unlike the U.S. and Europe, which are ... ( read original story ...)
Major aid for families in Rescue Act could slash Georgia poverty rate
Tax credits are typically claimed by about 30% of Georgians filing returns, said Laura Wheeler, associate director of the Center for State and Local Finance at Georgia State University. Such credits ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: Taiwan’s spent nuclear fuel problem
Can the [Democratic Progressive Party] DPP government solve, in a smart way, the disputed issue of Taiwan’s spent fuel disposal, far away from Jinshan and Guosheng? RV: It all began with the visit of ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s overall CPI inflation down 0.09% month-on-month in February
The Washington-based the Institute of International Finance in its latest report forecasts Qatar’s inflation to be 0.9% in 2021. The index of housing, water, electricity and other fuels – with a ... ( read original story ...)
3Lines’ Portfolio Company Our Food Signs $200M Significant MOU with Telangana State of India
Lines' Fund I portfolio company, Our Food Pvt Ltd, has announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Telangana to set up over 20,000 micro food processing ... ( read original story ...)
Spectacular putt on final hole gives Antoine Rozner victory at Qatar Masters
Antoine Rozner holed a remarkable 60-foot putt on the 72nd hole as he made a closing birdie to win the Qatar Masters in dramatic fashion. The Frenchman entered the final day in Doha three shots off ... ( read original story ...)
How China Aims To Beat The U.S., Europe At ‘Net Zero’ Carbon
China’s government wrapped up the annual “Two Sessions” political meetings in Beijing on Thursday and – taking a cue from the U.S. and Europe – climate change was top of mind. What does it mean? It ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait court expels harsh government critic from parliament
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait's constitutional court ordered the country’s most outspoken opposition lawmaker expelled from parliament on Sunday, inflaming tensions between the government ... ( read original story ...)
China Prepares New Era Of ‘Belt And Road’ Amid Pandemic Pressures
After declaring victories over extreme poverty and the coronavirus, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has laid out a new path for China's economic rise at home and abroad that could force Beijing to adapt to ... ( read original story ...)