Stocks in Hong Kong and China produced some early gains on final trading day of 2020 as auto, liquor and tech stocks extended their winning run. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s fintech giant Finja raises $9 Million in Series A1 round
That was pretty much the news the Finja management was waiting for it seems as they have raised $9 million in a Series A1 round. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s economy boosted by country’s status as coronavirus haven
Since returning from a meeting in Hong Kong in January, Mr Hong has stayed put because Taiwan’s successful efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus has made his home country one of the safest places ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Scales Back New Year Events, Tells People to Watch at Home
Major Taiwanese cities have scaled back New Year's Eve events and are telling people to watch fireworks and other festivities at home, after the island's first case of the highly infectious ... ( read original story ...)
‘A New Normal’: Key Figures in Myanmar Reflect on 2020
The Irrawaddy asks prominent individuals in various walks of life about how the events of 2020 impacted them, the lessons they drew and their hopes for the coming year. ( read original story ...)
Thai women gold panners find bright spot in COVID-ravaged economy
Many women who used to sell vegetables and food to tourists have turned to panning as gold prices near an all-time high. ( read original story ...)
Govt working to develop Pakistan Business Portal
ISLAMABAD: The government is making all-out efforts to develop Pakistan Business Portal which will act as a virtual one-stop platform for businesses and firms and reduce complianc ... ( read original story ...)
Why India Lost To Cairn Energy: Exclusive
Why the international arbitral tribunal found India violative of the fair and equitable treatment standard under U.K. treaty. ( read original story ...)
Brightstar Corp. Sells Majority Interest in Brightstar India to Investment Firm of a UK Based Family Office
Brightstar Corp. (Brightstar), the global leader of end-to-end device lifecycle management solutions, today announced it will sell its 51% stake in Brightstar India to an investment firm of a UK based ... ( read original story ...)
China’s factory recovery moderates as higher costs slow business
China's factory activity expanded in December as hot export demand fueled a recovery in the world's second-largest economy from the coronavirus slump, although higher labour and transport costs slowed ... ( read original story ...)