But is China a peek at the future of technology, or a digital island all its own? This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it weekdays. One of the big questions ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Didi Chuxing, BYD roll out customized car model for ride-hailing service
China's Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle maker BYD on Monday launched their purpose-built D1 van model for ride-hailing services, the ride-hailing giant's CEO Will Cheng said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping’s China may one day lead the world — but it will never be loved
President Xi of China has everything that the leader of a nascent superpower could desire. His economy remains on course to overtake America’s as the largest in the world. His armed forces are ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. in Limbo as Trump Struggles With Defeat
who was the first to correctly say Turkey was the country where a presidential son-in-law unexpectedly resigned as treasury and finance minister. And finally... The tiny Gulf state of Bahrain has a ... ( read original story ...)
‘King of cashmere’ Bruno Cucinelli wants a new social contract
Pope Francis has called for a new form of capitalism based on social solidarity principles. Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli has been doing this for years, now he wants to take universal ... ( read original story ...)
Israel economy strikes back in third quarter after first lockdown lifted
S&P said although the budget deficit and debt burden will jump, Israel benefits from a credible and effective monetary policy and a strong balance of payments. Story continues Finance Minister Israel ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Israel economy strikes back in Q3 after first lockdown lifted
Israel's economy put on a blistering burst of growth in the third quarter, expanding an annualised 37.9% as consumer spending, exports and investment took off after being hit hard by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Why the Israel Lobby Made ‘a Deal With the Devil’ and Embraced Trump
The new doc “Kings of Capitol Hill” examines AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), the nation’s highest-profile Israel lobby, and how its come to embrace the right. ( read original story ...)
Israel Economy Rebound of 37.9% in Last Quarter Tops Estimates
Street shops have reopened, but malls, sit-down dining, hotels and indoor entertainment have not. Bank of Israel research staff have forecast the economy will shrink between 5% and 6.5% this year ... ( read original story ...)
UAE ranked among top three Islamic economies in world
Sheikh Hamdan says the country is in a strong position to become a global leader in developing Islamic economy sector. ( read original story ...)