Russia and China are blocking the official release of a report by U.N. experts on Libya that accuses its warring parties and their international backers -- including Russia -- of violating a U.N. arms ... ( read original story ...)
US elections: Who is better for the stock markets of China and Hong Kong, a Democrat or Republican president in the White House?
In this 14th part of the series, Yujing Liu looks at 40 years of market data to see whether a Democrat or Republican was better for the markets in China and Hong Kong. Traders from Wall Street to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s SFC Warns of ‘Pump-and-Dump’ Scams on Social Media
The SFC said the profile of financial fraud is changing as more people are being targeted online, moving away from the traditional cold call. ( read original story ...)
China blocks Wikimedia from UN agency WIPO over Taiwan dispute
But the nit-picking appeared to merely serve as a prelude to the crux of Beijing’s opposition to Wikimedia: the existence and activities of Wikimedia Taiwan, one of the foundation’s chapters. San ... ( read original story ...)
Caught in China-US trade war, Taiwan offers support to chipmakers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen promised on Thursday to help the island's key semiconductor industry overcome difficulties and consolidate its leading position, offering support to a sector increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
US threatens Baghdad with sanctions over Iran-backed militia attacks in Iraq: Sources
The State Department official said that the US was working to secure financial support for Iraq from the international community and various private-sector businesses. But “the presence of ... ( read original story ...)
‘This is not a colony!’ Ankara snaps at Washington over threat that US pharma may exit Turkey if it fails to repay $2.3bn debt
US Ambassador David Satterfield is treating Turkey like a colony, Ankara’s health minister Fahrettin Koca said, commenting on the escalating row over the skyrocketing debt Turkey owes to American drug ... ( read original story ...)
Vodafone wins international arbitration against India in $2 billion tax case
Vodafone Group Plc said on Friday it had won an international arbitration case against the Indian government, ending one of the most high-profile disputes in the country involving a $2 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Qatari firm underscores role of women in business amid Covid
Women in business have continued to excel in their respective fields despite the challenges that arose at the onset of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and during the quarantine period, a top ... ( read original story ...)
ISL Qatar students excel in IB Diploma programme
Despite all the trepidation caused by global events, the International School of London (ISL) Qatar’s Class of 2020 showed resilience in pursuing and continuing their learning while transitioning to ... ( read original story ...)