China said on Friday that the Feb. 1 military coup in Myanmar was an internal manner but said that it was working to foster a "return to normal" in its ally. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Biden says call with Xi was ‘robust,’ but China doesn’t seem too concerned
Will the Year of the Ox bring China a hoped for reset in relations with the United States? As the country prepared to celebrate the Lunar New Year -- albeit, in a strictly limited, coronavirus fashion ... ( read original story ...)
China bans BBC news broadcasts in apparent retaliation
China has banned BBC World News from airing in China, a week after threatening to retaliate for the revocation of the British broadcasting license for China’s state-owned CGTN ... ( read original story ...)
In Transient Dubai, Expats Struggle To Find Love
In Dubai, known for its luxury haunts and parties, Lindsey knows she has reasons to be happy. But like many young expatriates, she's sure her quest for a partner will force her to leave. "Even if I ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ discloses amount of transfers to state budget for 2020
President Aliyev makes speech at 7th Ministerial Meeting of Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council through video conferencing (PHOTO) Politics 17:16 ... ( read original story ...)
I am challenging the former finance minister to defend his record
Dear Editor, I am happy that the former finance minister responded to my letter in which I called him out to an open debate. Mr. Jordan, however, ... ( read original story ...)
Higher smartphone, laptop sales power Singer Sri Lanka 3Q
Singer Sri Lanka PLC witnessed strong business across nearly all of its verticals led by IT products such as smartphones and laptops as people shifted their work, education and entertainment online as ... ( read original story ...)
Thai fiscal and monetary policies must work in step
BANGKOK: Thailand’s fiscal and monetary policies must work in step as the government tries to revive the tourism-reliant economy after a recent wave of coronavirus infections, the finance minister ... ( read original story ...)
Jade and rubies: how Myanmar’s military amassed its fortune
Myanmar's ruling junta has vested interests in large swathes of the country's economy, providing it a colossal -- and closely guarded -- fortune that the United States has targetted with sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Ties with Myanmar military put pressure on western companies
Activists criticise oil and gas companies that have set up highly profitable joint ventures with army chiefs to exploit mineral resources ... ( read original story ...)