Indonesia has received investment commitments of up to $10 billion from global firms for its ambitious sovereign wealth fund, a senior minister said on Tuesday, ahead of its launch expected this year. ( read original story ...)
Africa’s top business leaders to participate in awards to celebrate India’s republic day to independence day
Top influential business people and leaders will be attending the Paris Appreciation Awards season 2 starting from 26th January Republic day of India and ending on August 15th independence day of ... ( read original story ...)
India requires Technology-Friendly tax policy, says Deloitte India
India requires Technology-Friendly tax policy, says Deloitte India India can increase its share of the data center market with the ... ( read original story ...)
Securities investments between US and China reach US$3.3 trillion in 2020, says report
Recent policy headwinds can hinder future growth in securities investments between the US and China, said a New York-based consultancy. ( read original story ...)
China’s newest sub-launched missile ‘raises the risk and cost’ of a US war with China
The JL-3 is an essential element in the Chinese ability to respond to an attack and raises the risks for the US in a conflict, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China bought ‘roughly 200 mln gallons’ of U.S. ethanol for H1 2021 – ADM
China has bought "roughly 200 million gallons" of U.S. ethanol for the first half of 2021, matching its previous record for annual imports of the corn-based biofuel, Archer Daniels Midland Co CFO Ray ... ( read original story ...)
China sends Guangdong anti-corruption chief to take on similar role in Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office
Beijing has transferred Guangdong province’s anti-corruption chief to take a similar role in its top office overseeing Hong Kong and Macau affairs. Shi Kehui will take up the role following the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam doubles down on opposition to predecessor’s calls for chief executive election to be scrapped
Continuing a week-long back-and-forth, Lam has disputed former leader C.Y. Leung’s assertion that the chief executive can be lawfully selected without a vote. ( read original story ...)
Maldives police say they uncovered plot to attack school
Police in the Maldives say they have uncovered a planned attack on a school involving eight suspected members of an Islamic State-affiliated group arrested last November ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar shares extend losses despite bullish local retail investors
The Qatar Stock Exchange Tuesday saw domestic funds and Gulf individuals turn increasingly net buyers, even as it weakened for the fourth straight session and its key index lost more than 32 points ... ( read original story ...)