India's mobile phone customer base rose by 3.47 million subscribers to 1.14 billion in July, according to data released by the country's telecoms regulator on Monday. The table below shows mobile ... ( read original story ...)
China hawks encounter new opponent: U.S. companies
As the Trump administration and lawmakers attempt to cut technology ties with China, they are facing powerful opponents — U.S. companies that say some of the measures are too costly and cumbersome. ( read original story ...)
BTS in trouble in China over Korean War comments
South Korean K-pop group BTS are facing a backlash in China over comments a member made about the Korean War. In a speech, the band's leader, known as RM, mentioned South Korea's shared "history of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s vaccine diplomacy has broader aims
But like the climate move, China’s vaccine commitment deserves — with caveats — to be welcomed. The Covax initiative aims to provide 2bn Covid-19 vaccinations globally by the end of 2021. Richer ... ( read original story ...)
UAE plans first federal bonds in Q4 or early 2021 – Al Roeya paper
The United Arab Emirates will likely issue its first federal bonds by the end of the year or in the first quarter of 2021, UAE newspaper Al Roeya said, citing a finance ministry official. DUBAI, Oct ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese bankers are taking over Hong Kong’s financial sector, displacing their local peers in top roles
Hongkongers’ share of investment banking jobs in the city has slumped to about 30 per cent from 40 per cent two years ago, while mainlanders now account for more than half of senior roles. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ends market intervention as stocks stabilise
Taiwan's Finance Ministry on Monday said that its National Stabilisation Fund would no longer intervene to buy stocks, as the island's bourse bounces back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
India signs Line of Credit pact with Maldives for financing major connectivity project
The GMCP is a key pledge of the Government of President Ibu Solih to the Maldivian people. Indias support for the project was announced during the virtual meeting between External Affairs Minister Dr. ( read original story ...)
Qatar- QFTH incubator, accelerator programmes get more than 750 applications from over 70 countries
The Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), co-founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and established to support the growth of the fintech industry in Qatar, has announced the final list of successful fintechs set ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon: ‘encouraging’ talks for Hariri to return as prime minister
The former head of government sat down with the president on Monday and is expected to meet the speaker of Parliament ... ( read original story ...)