We shouldn’t take for granted that state-owned enterprises will never default, nor wait for government bailouts if it happens Zhao Xijun, finance professor The Shanhai Pass is a section of the Great ... ( read original story ...)
Will China’s Digital Yuan Replace the Dollar? | Opinion
The real story of digitalization of the yuan is not what it will do to further currency internationalization but what it says about a rapacious party-state demanding complete control internally. ( read original story ...)
Plant-based meat in Hong Kong supermarkets and at McDonald’s – going vegetarian or vegan has never been easier
Impossible Beef in supermarkets and OmniPork luncheon meat at McDonald’s are the latest indications that vegetarian and plant-based diets are becoming more mainstream in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Qatar-based business executives optimistic about growth: Survey
Qatar-based CEOs remain optimistic about the growth prospects for the country, despite decline in confidence in the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Veon agrees sale of Armenian operations to Team
Veon said it has agreed to sell Veon Armenia, its operating subsidiary in Armenia working under the Beeline Armenia brand, to Team LLC. The sale is expected to close ... ( read original story ...)
Civilian casualties and damage inflicted upon civilian infrastructure as a result of Armenia’s act of aggression against Azerbaijan
Since September 27, 2020 the armed forces of Armenia have been targeting the civilian population, private houses and civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan in a deliberate, widespread and systematic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Remains Resilient To Pandemic Shocks
PMI hints at rebound in economic activity in third quarter... ... boding well for economy to return to positive growth during 2021-22. The easing of lockdown measures has resulted in a sharp ... ( read original story ...)
What happens if Lebanon’s four-candidate mayoral race with needs a runoff?
Lebanon voters may need overtime to settle its mayoral race that has four candidates and a requirement for the winner to get more than 50% of the vote. A runoff election would be scheduled within 45 ... ( read original story ...)
Hydropower, mining, infrastructure to drive Laos economic recovery: PM
The railway, linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with the Chinese border ... The government is committed to working harder to improve the business environment to attract more domestic and foreign ... ( read original story ...)
‘A win-win’: Miami restaurants stay afloat by renting their kitchens to other chefs
Persian restaurant Fooq’s in downtown Miami found itself selling Laotian curry, ping gai lemongrass chicken and homemade sai krog muu pork sausage the last two months. ( read original story ...)