South Korea, a country previously touted for curbing the coronavirus pandemic early on, recorded its largest case increase on Christmas Day. ( read original story ...)
Sailors Stranded for Months as China Refuses to Let Coal Ships Unload
China is vague about why vessels that carried Australian coal to its ports can’t unload their cargo. “We’re all depressed; our mental health is deteriorating,” one sailor said. ( read original story ...)
Trump doubles down on defense bill veto, calls it a ‘gift to China, Russia & Big Tech’
President Trump on Saturday defended his veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, calling it a "travesty" and again claiming it is a "gift" to China, Russia and Big Tech companies. ( read original story ...)
RCEP deal, China’s dual circulation strategy to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as international trade, finance hub, Victor Fung says
RCEP is a huge opportunity for Hong Kong as it signals the beginning of a new era in global trade and will help expand and strengthen supply chains in Asia, Fung Group chairman says ... ( read original story ...)
COMMENT | 12th Malaysia Plan: Time for dynamic growth
I told Mustapa that I hope I am wrong to feel that the 12th Malaysia Plan in its current form is taking a linear approach to conceive economic development. Instead, we need a dynamic approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Iran ready for human trial of homegrown vaccine
Efforts to produce Covid-19 vaccine locally comes after purchase of vaccine from abroad was hindered by sanctions ... ( read original story ...)
Reports reveals ‘illicit fund’ still transferred to UK from Pakistan
Unveiling a dark chapter in the relationship between the two countries, a report released by the British government has unveiled that illegal money from Pakistan has continued to make its way into the ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of India to exit housing finance business; to sell joint venture stake for Rs 160 crore
000 shares of face value of Rs 10 each in Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd (CBHFL), to Centrum Housing Finance, subject to approvals from regulatory authorities," Central Bank of India said in a BSE filing. ( read original story ...)
India- CAIT urges FM to defer rollout of Rule 86-B in GST
B in GST The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to defer implementation of Rule 86-B immediately which levies a mandatory payment of 1 per ... ( read original story ...)
Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first multi-financier, online car financing platform in NEXA
With the launch of Smart Finance, the customers now have the option to compare loan offers from multiple financiers, customise the loan offering as per their needs and upload the documents, with just ... ( read original story ...)