“UAE investors are watching closely and the vast majority consider portfolio changes both ahead and after the elections, depending on results.” The study, which polled more than 4,000 investors and ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia: business leaders must avoid ‘dirty deals’ at B20 summit
Letter to UK companies warns of involvement in Saudi human rights abuse. B20 promotes ‘gender diversity’ yet Saudi women activists languish in jail ‘British firms do busines ... ( read original story ...)
Business leader troubled by Saudi-Turkey trade tensions
Amid political tensions between Ankara and Riyadh over trade, the head of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) expressed concern Wednesday over a semi-official boycott of Turkish products in Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam continues to attract more capital from South Korea, Japan
According to Reuters, half of the enterprises joining the government’s support program to diversify the supply chain in Southeast Asia are targeting Vietnam. The number of Japanese enterprises ... ( read original story ...)
China invade Taiwan? You must be joking
Suddenly, some very important people in the West are warning mainland China may invade Taiwan. It reminds me of other Western VIPs who thought the People's Liberation Army would roll in the tanks at ... ( read original story ...)
New weapons the US is selling Taiwan can reach mainland China, but they’re ‘just a deterrent’
The package includes the first meaningful offensive systems sold to Taiwan since US switched its diplomatic recognition to Beijing in 1979. ( read original story ...)
Turkish Cypriot leader sworn in with ‘two states’ call
Ankara-backed Ersin Tatar, the newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader, took the oath of office Friday and immediately called for a two-state solution on the divided island. ( read original story ...)
Luxury travel ‘strategists’ choose Cyprus for innovative experiences
Travel strategists are choosing Cyprus as a source of new experiences for wealthy travelers. ‘We cater to travel experiences, not tourism’ – so say the latest luxury specialists in the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump: Sudan to Join UAE, Bahrain in Recognizing Israel
President Donald Trump says Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so in the run-up to Election Day. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Bahrain Agree to MOU Saying Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism
On October 23, the United States and Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that included a statement about anti-Zionism being anti-Semitism. ( read original story ...)