"Afghanistan's future trajectory must preserve the democratic and human rights gains since 2001," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. "Any attempt to restore an Islamic emirate would have an ... ( read original story ...)
World Renews Conditional Aid For Afghanistan With Ceasefire Call
The international community on Tuesday pledged around $12 billion in aid for Afghanistan over the next four years -- but tied its money to rights being upheld in ongoing peace talks with the Taliban. ( read original story ...)
Donors pledge billions to Afghanistan, but with strings attached
Countries slap restrictions over pledged funds pending on progress in talks between Taliban and the gov’t, among others. ( read original story ...)
COVID pushes Asia to embrace big government
"There has been a big change of thinking from governments about what is possible," he says. "And this has come in part from new demands from the population." Asian governments are not suddenly going ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade higher after Dow surges to a new record
Stocks in Japan looked set to rise at the open following a record session on Wall Street as coronavirus vaccine hopes and reduced uncertainty in U.S. politics buoy investor sentiment. Investors will ... ( read original story ...)
China Makes a Safe Space for Consumers. Will They Spend?
Earlier this month, China loosened restrictions on licensed consumer finance companies to enable lower provision coverage ratios. That would allow them to lend more, and help consumers borrow more. ( read original story ...)
Blue Hat Signs Cooperation Agreement to Launch New Augmented Reality Immersive Classes in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
The new agreement with three preschools demonstrates Blue Hat's gradual progress in executing successful marketing efforts and strategies in the Greater Bay Area. The Children's Center is the only ... ( read original story ...)
Prevention at Sea signs “safe business & digitalisation in maritime” MoU with KPMG in Cyprus
Prevention at Sea Ltd ([email protected]) and KPMG in Cyprus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ... that reduce safety risk to the maritime industry and ensure a safe business environment. The ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar-Turkey ties on an institutional path, broadening horizons: envoy
Dr Mustafa G?ksu, Turkish ambassador to Qatar has expressed his pleasure in holding the sixth meeting of the Turkey-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip ... ( read original story ...)
Small Business Saturday 2020: Support Them In Alpharetta, Milton
Small businesses in Alpharetta and Milton need your help now more than ever. (Shutterstock) ALPHARETTA/MILTON, GA — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)