Chinese women stand outside the headquarters of Immigration and the Public Security Bureau (PSB), which is responsible for all foreigners living in or visiting China, in Beijing on Sunday, November 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Is China’s Influence in Timor-Leste Rising?
On September 13, the East Timorese government gave permission for its Ministry of Finance to begin the process ... relations between China and Timor-Leste. This came a month before the 5th Macau ... ( read original story ...)
Most major Gulf markets rise; Qatar shares fall
Most major stock markets in the Gulf traded higher early on Sunday, largely on the back of gains in finance industry shares, while the Qatari index was down, bucking the firmer trend. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s informal capital controls explained: Why can’t Lebanese access their money?
Lebanese police stand outside the entrance of the Association of Banks in downtown Beirut, Lebanon on November 1, 2019. (Reuters) Transferring money abroad from Lebanon has become nearly impossible. ( read original story ...)
‘Strangled by debt’: COVID-19 deepens Cambodia’s loan crisis
Trapped under a mountain of crippling debt, Cambodian farmer Roeurn Reth fears she will have to sell her land to repay microfinance loans that ... ( read original story ...)
‘Goods vehicles stranded at Pak-Afghan border for one month’
November 15, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email PARACHINAR: The traders community of Kurram tribal district has expressed concern over no clearance of the goods vehicles which are stranded at the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh seeks Korean finance for its 1st subway
Bangladesh invites Korea to invest in subway project• Total subway length 238km• 60,000 passengers may commute per hourThe subway system will run alongside the MRT project being implemented by D ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: EU looking to strengthen ties with Macau – EU envoy
The European Union is looking to reinstate the mobility links between the two regions broken by the Covid-19 pandemic in order to continue the close business, tourism and academic cooperation between ... ( read original story ...)
Easier, cheaper for Singapore companies to do business regionally with RCEP: Chan Chun Sing
Companies will soon find it easier and cheaper to conduct business in the region when the newly-inked region-wide free trade pact takes effect, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on ... ( read original story ...)
Forming an air travel bubble with Singapore: After Hong Kong, which destination could be next?
Countries such as Thailand, South Korea and Japan could potentially partner Singapore in setting up air travel bubbles in future, ... ( read original story ...)