China has banned pork imports from Germany on the eve of critical trade and investment talks, in a move analysts describe as a warning to Europe not to defy Beijing on a range of issues. China’s ... ( read original story ...)
China Serves Up Pig-Backed Loans for Its Hogtied Farmers
China is so desperate to rebuild pig herds after swine fever that its banks are experimenting with loans to farmers backed by a novel asset: their hogs. ( read original story ...)
India and China are edging towards a more serious conflict
There is now a real risk of military conflict between India and China. While the world remains preoccupied with the Covid-19 pandemic, and the US distracted by domestic politics, India and China are ... ( read original story ...)
US accuses China of ‘escalation’ in latest restrictions on American diplomats
China says curbs ‘legitimate and necessary’ as tensions rise ... ( read original story ...)
EU praises Israel-Bahrain deal, ‘remains firm’ in support for two-state solution
The Finance Ministry forecasts the planned imposition of a lockdown over the upcoming holidays could cost the economy up to NIS 20 billion ($5.8 billion), Hebrew media reports say. The Times of Israel ... ( read original story ...)
DIFC, DFF collaborate to make Dubai a leading city of the future
DUBAI — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the future ... ( read original story ...)
Day Traders Are Taking Over Korea’s Stock Market
While amateur traders have stormed into equity markets the world over amid the pandemic, the craze among retail investors in South Korean stocks is going to another level.Day traders have accounted ... ( read original story ...)
VOL.1 Roastlab Wants To Transform Kuwait’s Coffee Industry With A Specialty Coffee Bar
Nora Al Roumi saw how third wave specialty coffee bars and roasters were nonexistent in Kuwait and GCC as the coffee market was dependent on commercial or franchise coffee brands. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait ousts blue-collar expats as economic woes bite
After more than 45 years washing cars in Kuwait to make ends meet, Egyptian Marzouq Mohammed will soon be kicked out of the country as economic woes and coronavirus stoke anti-foreigner sentiment.The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan to launch ‘green lane’ for essential business and office travel
While Singapore has similar arrangements with other countries, it's a first for Japan; track mainly for short-term business travellers ... ( read original story ...)