The British government said it would bar telecom companies from purchasing new equipment made by China’s Huawei and gave them until 2027 to remove its technology from their 5G wireless networks, a ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens to Sanction Lockheed Martin Over Taiwan Arms Deal
China said it plans to sanction Lockheed Martin over its role in a $620 million U.S. arms package for Taiwan, Beijing’s latest retaliatory gesture amid growing pressure from Washington. ( read original story ...)
Caught in ‘Ideological Spiral,’ U.S. and China Drift Toward Cold War
Relations are in free fall. Lines are being drawn. As the two superpowers clash over technology, territory and clout, a new geopolitical era is dawning. ( read original story ...)
China Blames U.S. For Revolutions, Illegal Wars Amid South China Sea Spat
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that the U.S. does not recognize most of Beijing's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s total public debt increased by $27.276 million to $7 433.305 million in May 2020
Armenia’s total public debt of amounted to $ 7,433.305 million at the end of May 2020 after increasing by $ 27.276 million over one month, the National Statistical Committee reports. ... ( read original story ...)
China sanctions Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales, but impact is minimal
Beijing did not spell out what these measures would entail, and Lockheed Martin has very little exposure to China. But the announcement, coming just a day after China sanctioned four American ... ( read original story ...)
Fees reprieve in Bahrain ‘will benefit businesses’
Embattled business sectors reeling from the Covid-19 crisis will gradually feel the positive impact of the waiver or reduction of labour fees, predicted a top official. Labour Market Regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
Banks’ profitability not hit by Central Bank of Bahrain Covid-19 measures
Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB ... as it contributes to revitalising business,” Dr Al Basha explained. “The measures that were implemented since March would be reviewed by the CBB at the end of ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Investcorp sells $200m of US industrial real estate
Investcorp ranked as the second largest international buyer and fourth largest international seller of US real estate last year ... ( read original story ...)
American University of Bahrain appoints new COO
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH), has announced the appointment of William D Hurt, as the institution’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins the team with more than 10 years of regional ... ( read original story ...)