Most experts agree that China will be the driving force behind how India’s relationship with Washington changes in a Biden administration. ( read original story ...)
India gold discounts widen, Singapore demand up on festival buying
Physical gold discounts rose in India this week as buyers remained on the sidelines, while demand in Singapore and other Asian hubs ticked up as buyers took advantage of lower prices ahead of holidays ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China tests millions in port over virus cluster
Authorities in China’s northeastern port city of Dalian are testing millions of residents after seven new coronavirus cases were reported there in the last 24 hours. The ... ( read original story ...)
China helps evacuate sick Australian from Antarctica in five-day mission
Ships, helicopters and planes traverse thousands of kilometres of icy continent in complex, multinational medical evacuation ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean woman faces execution in China as family launches last desperate appeal
The first Ismiraldha Abdullah knew that her mother might be in trouble was when she came home from school in Singapore to find her aunt sobbing, holding a letter in Chinese. ( read original story ...)
Looking Back at 2020: Six Ways Maldives and World Bank Partnered to Build Back Better
As this unprecedented year draws to a close, we look back at how the World Bank Group supported the Maldives in responding to the health and economic impacts of the pandemic, as well as in building a ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Airways targets mid-2021 for approval of turnaround plan
Thai Airways International's turnaround plan is expected to receive court approval in mid-2021, at which time the flag carrier could proceed with debt restructuring, cost cutting and ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry Of Finance Japan Releases 2021 Budget Outlook
Japan trade balance and current account stay in surplus. Japan central bank balance sheet is spiking as debt to GDP hits record high. ( read original story ...)
China backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under CPEC: Report
China appears to be backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan PM announces 7-day nationwide lockdown amid new Covid-19 cases
Only designated shops within the zones and essential services will be available, all schools, institutions, offices and business establishments should remain closed. ( read original story ...)