China has been fast expanding military and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific region, triggering concern in various countries of the region and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Prices on gold, silver, platinum down in Azerbaijan
The price of gold decreased in Azerbaijan on September 2 compared to the previous price, Trend reports referring to the data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). ( read original story ...)
C.D.C. Halts Evictions, Citing Covid-19 Risks
The agency said it wanted to keep renters out of shelters. Apple and Google are making it easier for states to adopt contact tracing apps. Australia’s economy fell into recession. ( read original story ...)
Taking a Knee, Once Career Poison, Now Seen as Good for Business
Now pro athletes were setting the agenda for the racial-equality movement, in some cases, with the support of management. The risk of a backlash hasn’t gone away, especially in an election year when ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia brings back over 250 nationals from U.S. amid COVID-19 pandemic
Mongolia has brought back a total of 254 stranded nationals from the United States on a chartered flight under the government's evacuation plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The chartered flight from ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan in talks on $700 mln in cryptocurrency mining projects
Kazakhstan is in talks to attract investments worth 300 billion tenge ($714 million) into the cryptocurrency sector, Digital Development Minister Bagdat Mussin said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
One of the world’s richest petrostates, Kuwait is running out of cash
Slow to adjust big-spending habits as oil revenues fall, the Gulf states are hurtling toward a moment of economic reckoning, prompting renewed debate over the future of nations ... ( read original story ...)
United States donates 200 ventilators to support Sri Lanka’s response to COVID-19
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 200 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Sri Lanka, delivering on President Trump’s offer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms credit COVID-19 for clarifying digital transformation plans
Global pandemic also secured increased budget for 84% of the organisations' digital transformation efforts and resolved at least one barrier hindering 96% of these companies' digital transformation. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Leader Maintains High Approval Rating on Virus Handling
The approval rating for Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin remained high, as more than 90% of people were satisfied with how the government responded to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)