A Chinese spacecraft took samples of the moon’s surface Wednesday as part of a mission to bring lunar rocks back The mission adds to a series of successes for the country’s ambitious space program. ( read original story ...)
China orders inspections to prevent COVID spread via cold chain
China is carrying out sweeping inspections on food importers, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms and restaurants to prevent the spread of coronavirus through imported cold chain products, the ... ( read original story ...)
Australia approves tough new veto powers over foreign agreements amid China row
Australia's parliament on Thursday passed legislation giving the federal government power to veto any agreement struck with foreign states, a move likely to anger China and intensify a bitter ... ( read original story ...)
In China, a #MeToo Case Gets Its Day in Court
A woman who filed a sexual-misconduct case against a well-known TV host was cheered by crowds as a Beijing court heard her case. ( read original story ...)
Macau gambling revenue has tanked 80% in 2020 due to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered gambling revenue in Macau, the “Vegas of China.” Through November, Macau gaming revenue is down 80.5% in 2020 to $6.58 billion, according to the latest figures from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urged to Raise Auditing Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Republican reportedly flipped shares of anti-malware company dozens of times while serving on Senate’s cybersecurity subcommittee
With control of the United States Senate hanging in the balance ahead of the Jan. 5 runoff elections in Georgia, Republican incumbent David Perdue's penchant for flipping stocks is becoming an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urged to Raise Auditing Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker. ( read original story ...)
Syrian, Russian talks on developing economic and financial cooperation
Comprehensive talks were held in the Russian Cabinet building, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia , the head of joint Syrian - Russian Committee ,Yury Borisov, and Minister of Presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Softlogic Finance’s Rs 1.9Bn Rights Issue Fully Subscribed
Softlogic Finance PLC announced on Monday, November 30, 2020 that it raised Rs 1.9 billion through its recent rights issue, offering 165,390,848 million ordinary voting shares in the ratio of 8 new ... ( read original story ...)