I never expected much from those years, but I did feel that all the heartbreaks were well worth it today. Well done Malaysia." Peter Mumford, Practice Head, Southeast & South Asia, Eurasia Group: "The ... ( read original story ...)
Moutai Profit Rises 13% as China Liquor Market Shows Resilience
Liquor giant Kweichow Moutai Co. said its net income rose 13% in the first half of 2020 as the recovering local economy boosted demand for its ultra-premium line of baijiu, China’s national drink, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib guilty in 1st trial for 1MDB looting
A court has sentenced former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve up to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of crimes involving the multibillion-dollar looting of a state investment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: China hits back in extradition row
"Therefore China has decided that the Hong Kong special administrative region will suspend its agreements of surrendering fugitive offenders and of mutual assistance in criminal m ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to dining and drinking in Hong Kong during the city’s dine-in ban
Keep up to date with the latest information on the city's F&B operations, takeaway and delivery promotions, and how to support the industry during these challenging times. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Investcorp closes $293mln CLO
The notes offered are subject to a one-year non-call and three-year reinvestment period, Investcorp said. The Bahrain-based alternative investment manager’s Credit Management business has $13 billion ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Means Development Setbacks for Mongolia
Mongolia has recorded very few cases of COVID-19, less than 300 as on date, despite its more than 4,000 kilometre porous border with China. However, the country faces a major economic impact from the ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s KIPIC starts operation of gas line feeding Al-Zour
DUBAI - Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co (KIPIC) has begun operating the gas line that will feed its long-delayed Al-Zour refinery, state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday. Originally planned ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore spy case reawakens fears China recruiting on island state
The case of a Singaporean caught spying for China in the United States has reawakened fears over China recruiting intelligence assets on an island state which has won trust among Western governments ... ( read original story ...)
IMF Bailout May Be Half What Lebanon Sought When Talks Began
Lebanon had its rating cut to the lowest grade by Moody's, which says that bond investors will likely suffer major losses on their holdings as the government struggles to secure aid to ease a ... ( read original story ...)