Philippine shares trailed gains in Asia's emerging stock and currency markets on Monday as investors awaited a decision on the extension of strict quarantine measures reinstated to stem the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Pakistan: what are the issues?
Board of Investment needs to step up efforts to exploit opportunities which country offers ... ( read original story ...)
Kick-starting economy a challenge for Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy is oil dependent to a great deal. If a government is under the IMF programme and crude oil prices increase, it is bound to push up petroleum prices, which is tantamount to ... ( read original story ...)
Volvo Owner’s China Business Posts 43% Profit Drop on Pandemic
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., the Chinese automaker controlled by Volvo Cars owner Li Shufu, reported a 43% drop in first-half profit after the coronavirus outbreak shuttered factories and decimated ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s ‘common enemy’ is the pandemic, not each other, says Hong Kong’s commerce secretary
Edward Yau, Hong Kong's secretary for commerce and economic development, discusses the effects of U.S.-China tensions on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to step up efforts to prevent Chinese spies settling
Taiwan will step up scrutiny of mainland Chinese citizens who are residents of Hong Kong and seek to move to the island to ensure they do not engage in spying or other illegal acts, the government ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘big price’ that China’s paying for Hong Kong is Taiwan, says strategist
David Roche of Independent Strategy says he doubts "very much" that China will resort to military means to bring Taiwan under its rule. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain and Oman are next Gulf states set to make peace with Israel
More Arab countries led by Bahrain and Oman are likely to sign up to deals with Israel after the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalising relations, Israeli officials believe.Even Sudan ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists enjoy themselves at scenic spots in Inner Mongolia
Jiulongwan scenic spot in Zhuozi County, Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Peng Yuan) Aerial photo taken on Aug. 15, 2020 shows a view of Hongshiya national scenic spot ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia college kids prepare for coronavirus semester with wild party
Students at the University of North Georgia decided the best way to start the first semester of the coronavirus pandemic was to throw a wild party. ( read original story ...)