Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang has described plans by Chinese regulators to tighten restrictions on internet companies as "timely and necessary." ... ( read original story ...)
China lashes out at US withdrawal from open skies treaty
China on Monday lashed out at Washington over its withdrawal from the “Open Skies Treaty” with Russia, saying the move undermined military trust and transparency and ... ( read original story ...)
China issues final batch of refined fuel export quotas for 2020: sources
China has issued a new and final batch of refined fuel export quotas for 2020 totalling 3 million tonnes, including its first sizeable quota to a giant private refiner, two industry officials with ... ( read original story ...)
China Vows to Investigate Bond-Market Misconduct
A body that groups together China’s central bank and other top financial regulators and that is chaired by Vice Premier Liu He issued the warning after a series of defaults by state-backed groups ... ( read original story ...)
Australian PM Says Misinterpretation of Interests Behind China Tension
Tension between Australia and China has been driven by incorrect assumptions shaped by rivalry between China and the United States but Australia has its own interest and independent views, Prime ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping is pushing for a global Covid QR code. He may struggle to convince the world
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pushed for a global Covid-19 tracking system using QR codes, to help fast-track international travel and business during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
OneConnect Launches “Linked Port” in China’s Greater Bay Area
The "linked port" technology ecosystem for the two ports is the first step to ultimately improve cross-border trade efficiency across the whole Greater Bay Area, one of the world's largest port zones. ( read original story ...)
What next for two remaining Islamic banks?
The future seems uncertain for two remaining standalone foreign Islamic banks in the country — Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd (KFHM) and Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corp (Malaysia) Bhd (Al ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy is set to rebound in 2021 as third-quarter contraction slows
The Singapore economy is is expected to bounce back to grow by between 4% and 6% next year, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry. ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble Has Burst
None, appears to be the answer, judging by the suspension of the Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble on the eve of its debut. The two finance and transport centers hit pause on what would have been the ... ( read original story ...)