The president-elect offered Japan a specific commitment over the disputed Senkaku islands that was welcomed in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Sour China-Australia ties hit talks over LNG deal, says Woodside
Australia's Woodside Petroleum shelved talks to sell stakes in a gas field and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to Chinese firms because of the diplomatic row between Australia and China, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: China says opposition walkout is open challenge
China's government has condemned the mass resignation of most of Hong Kong's opposition as a "farce" and an "open challenge" to its authority. On Wednesday, 15 opposition members announced their ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Health-Care Listings Break Records
Chinese health-care companies are enjoying a banner year, with an overhaul of the country’s health system and relaxed listing rules helping fuel a surge in share sales. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujitsu, Mizuho, PeptiDream to Form Joint Venture to Develop COVID-19 Treatments
Fujitsu Ltd, Mizuho Financial Group Inc, and drugmaker PeptiDream Inc said on Thursday they are forming a joint venture to develop treatments for COVID-19. The new company, to be called PeptiAID Inc, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers expected to formally tender resignations in protest over oustings
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers, seen as representatives of the moderate pro-democracy voices in the Chinese-ruled finance hub, are expected to formerly tender their resignation on Thursday in protest ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese embassy tells Australia to ‘stop interfering’ in Hong Kong affairs – politics live
The Chinese embassy has told the Morrison government to “stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs”, arguing the qualification of members of the region’s parliament is “purely an internal affair of China” ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Gold in 2020 – What You Need to Know.
Nov 2020 . Historically, gold has always proven to be a go-to safe-haven asset in times of financial uncertainty. Its rarity, portability and i ... ( read original story ...)
As COVID cases surpass 120,000 in Jordan, refugees struggle to feed their families
In tandem with Jordan’s surging COVID cases - which have now surpassed 120,000 - the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the financial impact the pandemic is having on ... ( read original story ...)