Even for 2020, with its once-in-a-generation global pandemic and the countless travel bans that have followed, this rescue mission seems a bit far-fetched. ( read original story ...)
China Refrains From Ousting Hong Kong Lawmakers
Beijing allows four pro-democracy lawmakers to serve out their terms even after they were barred from running for re-election. ( read original story ...)
South China Sea Update: Chinese Ships Operating Inside Philippine-Claimed Zone For A Week
An official in the Philippine Navy is calling for a diplomatic protest, claiming Chinese vessels continue to "loiter" near the Reed Bank conducting surveys and trying to provoke the Philippine Navy ... ( read original story ...)
China increases military drills as tensions with US heat up
China is stepping up military drills around East Asia as a war of words with the United States heats up over Washington's military activities and the visit of a US cabinet secretary to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China reinstates tourist visas to Macau from September 23 in boon for casinos
Macau, the world's biggest casino hub, is set to welcome an influx of gamblers after China on Tuesday announced that tourist visas, through which the majority of visitors enter the Chinese territory, ... ( read original story ...)
LOLC becomes most profitable conglomerate two years in a row
LOLC Group (LOLC), the premier blue-chip conglomerate, concluded another financial year on a high note, as per the results for the year ended March 31, 2020. .. ( read original story ...)
Our View: Cyprus-Russia compromise tax deal a better…
THE finance ministry, understandably, would have been greatly relieved that an agreement was reached on the first day of talks with the Russian government and a protracted round of negotiations was ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain govt revenue hits $2.39bn during H1: report
Bahrain’s ministries and government agencies have indicated a revenue of BD910 million ($2.39 billion) during the first half of the year (H1), a decrease of 29% in comparison to the same period last ... ( read original story ...)
Wing’s proven experience is easing financial transfers between Cambodia and Singapore
As one of Cambodia’s leading mobile banking service providers, Wing (Cambodia) Limited Specialised Bank is hard at work expanding its international network. ( read original story ...)
Book highlights the challenges a Syrian refugee had to face after he left his homeland to seek a better life in another country
An Immigration Tale’ GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When he first came to Sweden, Mohi. B wrote headnotes of the important events that happened during his journey. However, he g ... ( read original story ...)