Smartphone shipments reached an all-time high in India in the quarter that ended in September this year as the world’s second largest handset market remained fully open during the period after initial ... ( read original story ...)
India, U.S. set for military pact on satellite data during Pompeo visit
India is closing in on an agreement with the United States that will give it access to satellite data for better accuracy of missiles and drones, government and industry officials said, as it tries to ... ( read original story ...)
China threatens retaliation after new U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
China threatened on Thursday to retaliate against the latest $1.8 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, as the island welcomed the weapons package but said it was not looking to get into an arms race with ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican, China extend bishop agreement over US opposition
The Vatican and China have extended a controversial accord on bishop nominations over strong opposition from the White House and conservative Catholics ... ( read original story ...)
China Wealth Link With Hong Kong to Be Capped at $23 Billion Each Way
China’s plan to allow investments for private wealth across the border between Hong Kong and its increasingly affluent southern region will be capped at 150 billion yuan ($23 billion) in each ... ( read original story ...)
Export of potato yet to pick up
Although the Government of India (GoI) approved potato export from Bhutan after it listed the produce in its import regulation on October 16, export of potatoes from Phuentsholing is yet to pick up. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Working on More Trade Deals Amid Covid, Minister Says
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore is speaking with countries on developing further trade deals in the wake of last year’s pact with the European Union. “We’ve seen many partners want to do business with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Suntec REIT distribution plunges 22%
The Singapore-based trust said Thursday that its distribution per unit fell to 1.848 Singapore cents (1.4 U.S. cents) from 2.133 Singapore cents a year ago, due to lower distributable income from ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus luxury industry smiles through the economic slowdown
Gina Agapiou and Andrew Rosenbaum Amidst a global pandemic crisis and almost no tourists in Cyprus this year, demand for luxury products stands strong, sources within the industry told the Cyprus Mail ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s secret embassy in Bahrain
Israel has been conducting undercover diplomacy in Bahrain for more than a decade through a front company listed as a commercial consulting firm. Why it matters: The existence of the covert diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)