Dubai is being blamed for the surge in Covid-19 cases after opening up to tourists over the New Year. The United Arab Emirates has experienced a spike in cases, particularly in its ultra-modern ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea may resort to unofficial markets amid virus-hit economy: expert
North Korea's fiscal status has rapidly worsened due to the shutdown of borders over coronavirus concerns, leaving the communist country with no choice but to consider resorting to unofficial markets, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s latest Covid lockdown won’t hit the economy as much as last year, finance minister says
The ongoing lockdown is estimated to cost 700 million ringgit ($172.7 million) a day in lost GDP, said Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to invest $220 bln in Riyadh development over next 10 years: Official
Saudi Arabia is investing $220 billion to transform Riyadh into a global city by 2030 and expects to attract a similar amount of investment from the private sector, the head of the royal commission ... ( read original story ...)
For Biden, Iran presents a tough road from promise to policy
President’s team confronts a thicket of complications in its goal of a renewed nuclear deal and follow-on accord ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam likely to be top-performing Asian economy in 2020: CNBC
Vietnam is likely the top-performing Asian economy in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article posted on the US-based CNBC website on8. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam likely to be top-performing Asian economy in 2020: CNBC
Vietnam is likely the top-performing Asian economy in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article posted on the US-based CNBC website on8. ( read original story ...)
Breaking: Bangladesh holds lessons for India, says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey has said Bangladesh holds lessons for India to build specialization in exports of products in which it is competitive."Bangladesh seems poised to emerge as a dominant exporter as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to get as tough as possible on Covid restrictions, Carrie Lam says
Hong Kong will hopefully see some economic growth in 2021, unless the pandemic situation does not go away despite the city's coronavirus restrictions, says Chief Executive Carrie Lam. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Multi-lateral Approach to China, Hong Kong Probably the Way to Go, Says Notre Dame’s Hui
Victoria Hui, University of Notre Dame Associate Professor of Political Science spoke about U.S. policy to China and Hong Kong with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on Bloomberg Daybreak:Australia. (S ... ( read original story ...)