Main streets were less crowded as Indonesia’s capital began two weeks of social restrictions Monday to curb a rise of coronavirus infections that has pushed ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s charismatic ulema sheikh Ali Jaber survives knife attack
Indonesia's enigmatic Muslim preacher Sheikh Ali Jaber survived a knife attack while attending an Islamic mass gathering at Falahudin Mosque in Suka Jawa ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus cases surge to 4.85 million
India has recorded 92,071 new cases of the coronavirus, taking total cases to 4.85 million, the federal health ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
China’s Weekend Satellite Launch Fails; Future Missions’ Timetable In Question
The mission was declared a failure as the rocket couldn't deliver the satellite to its targeted orbit The mission failure follows last week's near-mishap when rocket debris fell close to a school ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea Watch: More talks and more tensions
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. ( read original story ...)
5G has entered China’s post-Covid shift to online services ‘at the right time’: CLSA
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated a migration to online services in China from e-payments to retail and healthcare, says Elinor Leung, head of Asia telecom and internet research at CLSA. ( read original story ...)
China’s yuan firms on stronger fixing; FOMC meeting watched
China's yuan firmed on Monday after the country's central bank set a stronger fixing for the currency's daily trading band, but analysts and traders said they were watching an upcoming meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nostra Terra buoyed as it completes acquisition of Texan oilfield
Shares in Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Company PLC bobbed 8.3% higher to 0.33p in late-afternoon trading after the company said it has completed its acquisition of the Caballos Creek oi ... ( read original story ...)
Colony Bankcorp Announces Sale of Thomaston, Georgia, Branch to SouthCrest Financial Group
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) ("Colony" or the "Company") today announced that it had signed an agreement to sell its Thomaston, Georgia, branch to SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc. (SouthCrest) ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Aug new bank loans rise more than expected, broad credit growth quickens
Chinese banks extended more new loans in August than expected, while broad credit growth quickened, pointing to continued policy support as the economy recovers from a record coronavirus -induced ... ( read original story ...)