Hong Kong building services firm Analogue Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday it will sell 2% of New York-based Transel Elevator & Electric Inc., cutting the 51% stake it agreed to buy only a few months ago ... ( read original story ...)
China’s latest Hong Kong crackdown demands a strong U.S. response
The historic and tragic events unfolding today in Hong Kong are primarily an attack by Chinese authorities on the autonomy of the city and the freedoms of its people. But the Chinese government is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan considers U.S. health chief visit worth China’s disapproval, says professor
It is unclear what Taiwan will gain from avoiding cooperation with the United States, since China's approach to Taiwan has been so negative, says Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan imposes nationwide lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread
In an address to the nation on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said the positive case was reported in Gelephu town and the female patient had come in close contact with many people in ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus business gets new access to Bitcoin
The recently launched LegionPay makes it easy to do business with Bitcoin. LegionPay is a crypto payment gateway for purchasing with bitcoin ... ( read original story ...)
Insurer Axa weighs sale of Singapore business to raise cash
Axa is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Premier Quits as Blast Anger Builds
Lebanon’s prime minister has confirmed the resignation of his government as an outraged public demands accountability for last week’s explosion in Beirut’s port, the biggest peace-time catastrophe in ... ( read original story ...)
Helped by coronavirus crisis, Wix becomes Israel’s second-highest valued company
Coronavirus crisis helps boost Wix, an Israeli website creator platform, making it Israel's second most highly valued company. ( read original story ...)
Sustainable Transformation Should Inspire Post-Pandemic Business Recovery
UAE business leaders will need to transition from immediate crisis response to reinvesting in smart and lean operations as part of a long-term sustainable transformation. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s non-oil economy expands for first time this year in July
New business orders and output were rising at quicker rates during the month Dubai: Dubai’s non-oil economy got a boost in July, with numbers showing the first monthly expansion as output and new ... ( read original story ...)