Senior defense officials of South Korea and Indonesia have held a videoconference and reaffirmed their commitment for cooperation in the defense industry, Seoul's arms procurement agency said ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury fans in China chase neat shot of investment with vintage Moutai liquor
As luxury spending rebounds in China, consumers with money to burn have a new habit beyond fancy bags and watches: a taste for collector editions of fiery domestic liquor Moutai, not to drink but to ... ( read original story ...)
As political activists face jail, Hong Kong’s markets are booming
The fear is as palpable as the finance frenzy. Beijing’s representative in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, announced on the eve of China’s October 1 National Day that Hong Kongers must now love China out of ... ( read original story ...)
Wildlife preserve straddling Assam, Bhutan gets tiger conservation award
km. “Camera trap studies in Bhutan have also shown that tiger prey, including gaur and sambar, are abundant in the protected area,” the WWF statement said. The TX2 awards include a financial grant to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Pushes Digital Banks in Face of Fintech Crackdowns
Nov.24 -- The head of Singapore's financial regulator says tightening scrutiny hitting Chinese fintech applicants such as Ant Group or Bytedance will not have an impact on its plans for digital ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Government’s big push towards a cashless society
The Government of Dubai has formed the "Cashless Dubai Working Group" to create an action plan to shift all payment transactions in Dubai to secure and easy-to-use cashless platforms across sectors. ( read original story ...)
Dubai Government forms ‘Cashless Dubai Working Group’
The Cashless Dubai Working Group is a collaborative effort of government stakeholders to ensure a safe and seamless transition towards a cashless ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Islamic Bank celebrates listing $1b AT1 Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic Bank in the UAE, rang the market-opening bell on Tuesday to celebrate the listing of a $1 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk achieved a strong 5.7 ... ( read original story ...)
ADIB provides $24.8mln finance for UAE client’s UK investment park buy
We are delighted to have supported our UAE-base client with a tailored financing solution to acquire an income producing, high-quality asset in the UK offering long-term secure income. “The continued ... ( read original story ...)
Bennett Jordan on ‘The Bachelorette’: 5 Fast Facts
Bennett Jordan is a contestant on season 16 of 'The Bachelorette,' choosing to stay and pursue Tayshia Adams after Clare Crawley’s early departure. ( read original story ...)