A leading Chinese Covid-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech was just 50.38% effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, significantly lower than earlier results showed, according to a statement ... ( read original story ...)
iPhone 12 Sales Soar In China To Close Out 2020
News reports suggest that Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 12 family of devices sold far better than expected in China during the fourth quarter, providing further evidence that the long-predicted "super ... ( read original story ...)
Russian investment company predicts economic growth in Azerbaijan for 2021
OPEC’s average surplus capacity to be on decline in 2021-22 Oil&Gas 10:04 OPEC crude output falls to lowest annual average since 2002 Oil&Gas 10:01 ... ( read original story ...)
Softlogic Finance issues clarification regarding punitive action by CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka recently issued a statement on penalties imposed against several financial institutions, including Softlogic Finance PLC for non-compliance with regulatory requirements ... ( read original story ...)
The Only Path Ahead for Hong Kong Is Reform
It's a tough task, but political change can take place in a manner amenable to both Beijing and the people of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Follows Saudi Retreat With Plan to Exit Bahrain, Qatar
Nomura Holdings Inc. is closing its offices in Qatar and Bahrain as part of a push to move some of its regional and client coverage to bigger financial centers, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Venture Capital: Armenia Needs to Develop Military-Industrial Complex
The events that have unfolded in the past several months, as well as the humbling response from Asbarez readers whose comments suggest a clear consensus that Armenia needs a domestic military-industri ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Brings in Business of the Future
Singapore's Tourism Board has launched a new spot showcasing the city as the safe business center of the future. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s MOST Business Incubator Launches Venture Fund for Best Technology Startups and Innovators
Kazakhstan’s MOST Incubator launched a $10 million private venture fund in late December, the company’s press service reported. The MOST Ventures Fund I plans to invest in startups from Central Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
Why Nepal Is Seeking Restoration Of Monarchy And To Be A Hindu State Again
And this is triggering a demand for the restoration of the country‘s status as a Hindu nation ruled by a monarchy. Palace intrigues following the royal massacre at Kathamandu’s Narayanhiti royal ... ( read original story ...)