Indian and Pakistani forces on Friday waged their biggest artillery battle in several months on their disputed Kashmir frontier, leaving at least six dead and many wounded, officials said. Five ... ( read original story ...)
Shadow cast across India as Diwali festival hit by Covid – and smog
People encouraged to stay at home for Hindu festival with Delhi particularly affected ... ( read original story ...)
High food prices hurting India’s poor, pain to persist
India's retail inflation may stay elevated for at least three more months after hitting a six-year high in October, as excess rain has damaged standing crops and seedlings, while edible oils that the ... ( read original story ...)
China congratulates Biden, but few U.S. policy changes seen
China's foreign ministry said on Friday that it extended congratulations to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, who won the Nov. 3 election that President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Cyberport leads blockchain development
Start-up application solutions beyond the financial trade, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockchain technology has been developing rapidly in recent years and its applications have broadened. Not ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE-Hong Kong plans new ‘code of conduct’ for equity and debt deals – sources
Hong Kong's markets regulator plans to unveil new guidelines for investment banks working on equity and debt offerings that will include a framework for how they charge clients, three sources with ... ( read original story ...)
Suncity listco says bond rejig most feasible finance option
Casino resort investor Suncity Group Holdings Ltd says that a proposed two-year extension on the maturity date of convertible bonds was the most feasible option to “ease the immediate financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has $6 Billion of IPOs on the Way Before Year End
Investors mourning Ant Group Co.’s suspended mega-listing can take consolation in the otherwise rude health of Hong Kong’s initial public offerings. ( read original story ...)
Swiss photographer found not guilty of aiding Hong Kong protest assault
A Swiss photographer who closed a door on a Chinese mainlander moments before he was assaulted during last year's Hong Kong protests was on Friday found not guilty of aiding the attack. ( read original story ...)
Infrastructure investments can create jobs and boost Singapore economy, says Indranee Rajah
Governments that are looking to borrow should take advantage of the current low interest rate environment, she said during a panel discussion.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)