Paul Chan, financial secretary of Hong Kong, discusses the government's plans to spend more than 120 billion Hong Kong dollars ($15.5 billion) over the coming financial year to support businesses and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 2021 economic growth may reach 5%, says TIER
Thanks to unexpected strong demand arising from the coronavirus pandemic and the US raising tariffs on China-made products, Taiwan's manufacturing industries, especially high-tech ones, have gained ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia in political crisis over PM’s comments on Russian missiles
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan finds himself in trouble as military leaders call for his resignation. He, in turn, claims they are trying to oust him in a coup. ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s political tensions still high after PM’s coup talk
Political tensions in Armenia remain high after the prime minister accused top military officers demanding his resignation of an attempted coup ... ( read original story ...)
Tensions in Armenia highlight the need for more engagement from the EU
Facebook is the lifeblood of modern Armenian politics, particularly so since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took office in 2018. As is his wont, the prime minister regularly “goes live” to his ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia lawmakers again seek to make college hazing a felony
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to increase penalties for hazing, seeking to honor a Georgia teen who died from alcohol poisoning in 2017 at a Louisiana State University fraternity. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Supports—and Needs—the American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Georgia communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Georgians are able to ... ( read original story ...)
School sports bills draw backlash from Georgia transgender advocates
A trio of bills aimed at separating Georgia school sports teams between children assigned male or female at birth have cropped up in the General Assembly, sparking backlash ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Power issues first sustainability bond from a U.S. utility
Georgia Power today announced its first sustainability bond, and the first sustainability bond for a domestic utility in the United States. Bond proceeds will be allocated to fund the company's ... ( read original story ...)
Federal Dollars To Help 160 Local Businesses| Patch PM
Krispy Kreme arson | Cobb, DeKalb sue Trump | Loeffler sells WNBA team | Forsyth virtual job fair | Sandy Spring gives business aid ... ( read original story ...)