Chinese state media struck an optimistic tone in Monday in editorials reacting to Democrat Joe Biden's win of the U.S. presidential elections, saying relations could be restored to a state of greater ... ( read original story ...)
How the ‘durian of soup’ became the hippest dish in China
Just like the notorious durian fruit, luosifen -- a snail-based noodle soup dish -- has created a huge buzz on Chinese social media thanks to its infamous smell. While some claim the scent is mildly ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China’s ‘obstruction’
Taiwan is yet to receive an invite to a key World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week expected to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic due to "obstruction" from China, the island's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Debt-laden China Evergrande ends Shenzhen listing plan, some investors to stay on
Evergrande has been scrambling to raise cash as China's government tackles what it considers excessive borrowing in the real estate development sector. ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Oman income tax expected in 2022 in fiscal shake-up
Oman expects to introduce an income tax on high earners in 2022, the finance ministry said in a 2020-2024 economic plan, new details of which were published late on Sunday, as the Gulf state seeks to ... ( read original story ...)
Middle East’s Spotlight on Green Finance
Regional appetite for green financial support is growing – loud and clear, says Badar Chaudhry, Senior Vice President, Sector Head – Energy, Mashreq Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Biden win forecast to benefit Thailand
Observers said Joe Biden's victory in the United States' presidential election would have a positive impact on Thailand, noting that ongoing trade tensions with China were likely to cool as the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s finance minister, Erdogan’s son-in-law, resigns post
Berak Albayrak said on Instagram that he was stepping down from his post for health reasons and would spend more time with his family. ( read original story ...)
From job loss to financial anxieties, border walls are how politicians redirect our fears
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel keep a vigil near India-Bangladesh fencing border during a patrol ahead of India's 70th Republic Day celebration at Lankamura village, on the outskirts of ... ( read original story ...)
Why China Stepped On The Ant Group – (Part 1) A Bubble Looming
The most shocking, market-impacting event this week was not the US election. It was the news that the Chinese government decided to step on an ant… specifically, on the Ant Group - China's fintech ... ( read original story ...)