Search-and-rescue efforts continue after a dam collapse in India. Colombia will grant temporary protection to thousands of Venezuelan migrants. And after the third day of protests against a coup, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Backing Gives Taiwan ‘Confidence’ About China Threat, Says President Tsai Ing-wen
President Tsai Ing-wen said her citizens could have "confidence" in Taiwan's security while describing support from senior Biden officials during a national address before the Lunar New Year break. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Biden Not to ‘Flex Muscles’ After Dual Aircraft Carrier Drill
"China will continue to take necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty and security and work together with regional countries to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea," ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Carriers Train In South China Sea In Likely Signal To Beijing
The move appears to be a show of strength meant to signal the new administration's determination to stand firm against China's steady encroachment in the strategic waterway. ( read original story ...)
IKEA owner buys nearly 11,000 acres in Georgia for conservation
The Ingka Group, better known for its stores like IKEA, bought nearly 11,000 acres of land near the Altamaha River. It’s home to long-leaf pine, gopher tortoises and even sturgeon swim in the water. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance plans to amend Budget Code
Petkim resumes operation in one of its plants after long break Oil&Gas 11:33 ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank. Kazakhstan’s Economy to Recover Modestly in 2021, But COVID-19-induced Poverty on the Rise
Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to grow modestly by 2.5 percent in 2021 and support higher growth by 3.5 percent in 2022, but significant downside risks remain due to uneven worldwide economic ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police fire into air to disperse protests, four hurt
Police fire a water cannon at protesters rallying against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Feb. 9, 2021. REUTERSPolice fired ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Names JPMorgan’s Aguzin New CEO
Hong Kong’s stock exchange named Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, as its new chief executive officer. ( read original story ...)
Japan wants G7 finance chiefs to ‘thrash out’ digital currency policy at talks as China trials continue
G7 nations have been cautious about China’s lead in issuing a digital currency, as it could threaten the long-standing international position of their conventional currencies. ( read original story ...)