It has been possible to maintain normal economic situation as the government took timely steps and faced the pandemic with caution, the prime minister tells parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors stayed longer in Macau in 2020, says govt
The average length of stay of visitors to Macau went up by 0.2 of a day year-on-year to 1.4 days in full-year 2020, with that of overnight visitors (2.8 days) rising by 0.6 of a day, according to data ... ( read original story ...)
Continuation of preferential market access facility for Bangladesh underscored
Bangladesh is on the verge of graduating from the LDC category within the next five years and it is important to ensure continued preferential market access facility, particularly in the European ... ( read original story ...)
World’s most expensive mushroom to receive GI in India
One of the world’s most expensive mushrooms may soon receive protection in the form of a geographical indication in India. ( read original story ...)
British lawyer pulls out of Hong Kong case amid ‘pressure’, HK says
A British prosecutor hired by the Hong Kong government to lead a case against tabloid media magnate Jimmy Lai and several other democracy activists has pulled out after coming under pressure in ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon seeks startups in India; PayByCar combines gas and toll payments
Jared Leto and Max Levchin join funding round in X1's card; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Swell as Market Eats Up Chinese Cash
Hong Kong shares have surged to a 20-month high, and trading volumes have hit records, as investors from mainland China have jumped into the market in search of bargains and stocks not available back ... ( read original story ...)
How Long Will Coal Remain King in India?
The Indian government is angling to boost domestic coal mining with a series of commercial auctions. This is the final piece in a three-part series. Read part one here and part two here. Despite ... ( read original story ...)
British lawyer steps down from Hong Kong trial after intense UK pressure
David Perry, the British lawyer who was hired by the Hong Kong government to prosecute a group of pro-democracy activists, has stepped down following withering criticism from the UK government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s central bank criticises State Street over US blacklist flip-flop
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has accused State Street Global Advisors of creating “market uncertainties” with the sudden reversal of its decision to stop investing in Chinese companies on the US ... ( read original story ...)