U.S. tech giants face a reckoning over how Hong Kong's security law will reshape their businesses, with their suspension of processing government requests for user data a stop-gap measure as they ... ( read original story ...)
China’s grip on Hong Kong eroding its status as financial hub, investors believe
Money has already started leaving Hong Kong, with US$5bn quitting the territory last year, according to Bank of England figures Riot police after the passing of the national security law in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Real crisis point for Hong Kong hasn’t hit yet, author says
The Fight for Hong Kong," discusses political developments in the territory. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Kanye got a PPP loan. So what? Businesses are failing and the program can still help
a Beverly Hills hotel owned by the sultan of Brunei through the Brunei Investment Agency, an arm of the Brunei government. Loans also went to businesses that are tenants in Trump properties, which ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan’s democratic transition and ties to India
Sambandh Scholars Speak is a series of blog posts that feature evidence-based research on South Asia with a focus on regional studies and cross-border connectivity. The series engages with authors of ... ( read original story ...)
Arizona Is #1, Bahrain Is #4
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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 500 new Covid-19 cases
The Bahrain health ministry on Wednesday reported 500 new Covid-19 cases, along with 392 recoveries. Of the new cases, 303 were among expatriate workers, 191 were are contacts of active cases, and six ... ( read original story ...)
Two Men Face Execution in Bahrain
A criminal court sentenced both men to death in 2014 for murdering a policeman and other terrorism charges, despite both men stating that officers tortured and sexually assaulted them into confessing. ( read original story ...)
stc Bahrain launches first large-scale indoor 5G commercial deployment
The deployment carried out at stc Bahrain's corporate headquarters in collaboration with Huawei reiterates stc Bahrain's digital vision of introducing technological breakthroughs with new experiences ... ( read original story ...)
Funds drive to help Bahrain’s farmers in distress
The incident paved the way for a joint effort by FotoBH, one of Bahrain’s leading photography platforms that promotes young talents, and Bahrain EcoHub, who visited the site to help the expat farmers. ( read original story ...)