Analysts with Sanford C. Bernstein believe that Macau will, at some point, turn to China’s digital yuan as its primary currency. ( read original story ...)
Penang police bust budding Macau scam in Batu Ferringhi
A newly formed foreign investment syndicate in the seaside town of Batu Ferringhi has been dismantled by local police who suspected it of being a scam. Penang police ... ( read original story ...)
China flies warplanes close to Taiwan in early test of Biden
China dispatched two large formations of warplanes close to the self-governing island of Taiwan over the weekend, presenting a significant foreign policy challenge to new United States President Joe ... ( read original story ...)
China, US step up military activities near Taiwan
There was a noticeable uptick in the People’s Liberation Army’s typical air activity inside Taiwan’ air defense identification zone, which usually amounts to a handful of aircraft daily. ( read original story ...)
Proud record: Brunei without local case for 264 days; minister receives award for Covid-19 success
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 22 (Xinhua): Brunei has recorded 261 days without Covid-19 local infections and it is considered to be one of the best Covid-19 record in the world. ( read original story ...)
Health experts suggest staggered relaxation of Cyprus’ near-total lockdown
(Xinhua) -- The team of scientists advising the government of Cyprus on the coronavirus pandemic has suggested a staggered relaxation of the lockdown measures as of the beginning of February, ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar commercial banks post more than 9% jump in total domestic credit in December 2020
A strong double-digit year-on-year growth in loans to the services and trading sectors led Qatar's commercial banks report more than 9% growth in total domestic credit in December 2020, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar-India bilateral trade may return to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2021, says envoy
Positive growth forecasts for 2021 and recent developments in the region may help Qatar-India bilateral trade return to its pre-Covid-19 levels this year, according to India’s top diplomat in Qatar. ( read original story ...)
What Did Egypt Get Out of Going Along With the Qatar Blockade?
It wasn’t ever that clear why Egypt was going along with the Saudi- and Emirati-led blockade of Qatar, beyond some well-known disagreements over the Muslim Brotherhood. After all, the blockade was ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Air Adds Africa Flights as Saudi Ban Lift Shortens Trips
Qatar Airways increased the number of flights to African destinations after the lifting of a ban from using some other Gulf states’ air space shaved hours off journey times. ( read original story ...)