China's smartphone shipments nearly doubled in January 2021 versus a year ago, government data published on Tuesday showed, rebounding from a coronavirus-induced slump in the beginning of last year. ( read original story ...)
Number of newborns registered in China drops 15% amid population decline fears
The number of newborns registered with the government in China dropped almost 15% last year, amid widespread concern over falling birthrates in the world's most populous country. ( read original story ...)
Tesla’s China sales more than doubled in 2020
The electric car company has been ramping up production at its factory in Shanghai and selling China-made vehicles to the local market. ( read original story ...)
Biden, India’s Modi Discuss Myanmar, Security Challenges Posed by China
The president has yet to speak with China’s leader, but his phone calls with allies have set the stage. ( read original story ...)
China blocks audio app Clubhouse after users seize rare shot at free speech
Users freely discussed matters such as Taiwan and Xinjiang on the invitation-only platform — until the censors caught on. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia keeps firm grip on pricing
Saudi Arabia became the first of the higher-rated Middle East sovereigns to hit the international markets this year, putting price front and centre for its US$5bn dual-tranche offering. LONDON, Jan 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong biotech sector booms on buoyant markets and pandemic
Biotechnology groups listed in Hong Kong have tapped funds at a record pace in 2021 as buoyant markets and rising interest from global investors bolster the Asian bourse’s challenge to Wall Street’s ... ( read original story ...)
First Maldivian on OFAC list allowed house arrest
Mohamed Ameen the first Maldivian on the list of terrorists by America Department of the Treasuries Office of Foreign Affairs Control OFAC has been allowe ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s preliminary estimates of 2020 fiscal deficit up $2.17 billion from approved budget – ministry
Bahrain's preliminary estimates of the 2020 total fiscal deficit have reached 1.624 billion dinar ($4.31 billion), an increase of 817 million dinar ($2.17 billion) from the 2020 approved budget, a ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia seeks more tax revenue from Rio copper mine expansion -source
Mongolia wants more tax revenue under a revised deal to expand Rio Tinto's RIO.L, RIO.AX Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine rather than a larger ownership stake in the project, a person with direct knowledge ... ( read original story ...)