Whether the symbolism was intended or accidental, the delayed peace negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban started in Doha, Qatar, on September 11, 2020. This was the 19 th ... ( read original story ...)
Korea’s Early Exports Rise on More Work Days, Growing Demand
Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks Covid-19’s impact on trade. Sign up here, and subscribe to our Covid-19 podcast for the latest news and analysis on the pandemic.South Korea’s early ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s 20-Day Exports Return to Growth for First Time in Six Months
South Korea's exports for the first 20 days of the month returned to growth for the first time since March, helped by higher microchip and car sales in a boost to recovery hopes in the trade-reliant ... ( read original story ...)
Reserve Bank of the Philippines to Continue Working on its Central Bank Digital Currency which Might Streamline Financial Services
Reserve bank of the Philippines to continue working on its central bank digital currency which might streamline financial services. ( read original story ...)
China rolls out fresh policies to boost hydrogen vehicle sales
China, the world's biggest automobile market, rolled out fresh policies to support hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to improve the industry's supply chain and technologies, the finance ministry said on ... ( read original story ...)
How China’s new ‘city cluster’ of Cheng-Yu can become fourth powerhouse to drive nation’s economic growth
Chengdu and Chongqing municipality megalopolis, with extensive transport network, rich talent pool and thriving hi-tech hubs, tipped to be ‘Silicon Valley of China’s west’ ... ( read original story ...)
China Keeps Lending Benchmark LPR Steady for Fifth Straight Month
China kept its benchmark lending rate for corporate and household loans steady for the fifth straight month at its September fixing on Monday, as expected. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was kept ... ( read original story ...)
Varsity autonomy in Myanmar may take 3 years: official
Myanmar’s 16 government universities that were recently granted autonomy will fully realise their freedom after three years, a senior educator said. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Revises Calls on Depth of Turkey’s Recession, Rate Hikes
Turkey will probably suffer a shallower economic contraction than first anticipated while running a wider current-account deficit this year, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which also predicted ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to resume some international flights, set up quarantine process
The aviation authorities of China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan (China) have asked Vietnam to clarify the immigration process, isolation and medical requirements for international flights. ( read original story ...)