Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Arms for Taiwan Anger Beijing
The U.S. State Department signaled approval for a potential $2.4 billion sale of anti-ship missiles to Taiwan. The move comes just after China warned it will sanction leading American aerospace ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Bahrain Launches FinHub 973, a Virtual Fintech Platform for the MENA Region
Bahrain has established a new Fintech hub, called FinHub 973, in order to promote financial inclusion and support the local economy. ( read original story ...)
China’s five-year plan to place ‘significant de-emphasis’ on growth target: Think tank
Paulson Institute's Damien Ma discusses China's 14th five-year plan, including its dual circulation strategy and shift in focus toward quality of life and jobs. ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Department Approves $2.4 Billion More in Potential Arms Sales to Taiwan: Pentagon
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan in a deal that has a potential value of up to $2.37 billion, the Pentagon said on ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai free economic zone open for international business without initial investment
The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC), a free economic zone, has rolled out an offer to international companies to set up a representative office in the emirate in five working days for a free ... ( read original story ...)
‘Very curious’ that Malaysia’s prime minister did not get explicit mention of support: Think tank
It is conceivable that Malaysia's largest political party UMNO may be aiming ... A Division of NBCUniversal Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s economy rebounds in third quarter
South Korea's economy rebounded in the third quarter on a strong recovery in exports of cars and memory chips after sliding into a pandemic-induced recession. Gross domestic product expanded by 1.9% ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Extends Ban on Foreign Visitors Before Elections
Myanmar extended a ban on international commercial flights and issuance of all types of visa until the end of November to contain the spread of coronavirus outbreak ahead of the general elections. ( read original story ...)
K Line Logistics Completes Transport of Railway Coach to Myanmar
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd subsidiary K Line Logistics Ltd has been entrusted with the transport business of the Japanese brand-new railway coach to Union of Myanmar, accepted an order by the ... ( read original story ...)