Russia will not be stepping in to mediate between China and India following a deadly border clash in the Himalayas, the country’s foreign minister said Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
White House adviser Navarro walks back on comments China trade deal ‘over’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Monday walked back on his earlier remarks that the U.S.-China trade pact was "over", stoking volatility in markets already frazzled by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
China predicts “cliff-like drop” in Beijing’s 2nd-wave coronavirus outbreak as testing ramps up
As authorities work to hugely increase coronavirus testing in the sprawling capita, officials say fast response has helped bring the outbreak "under control." ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: China’s Fosun seeks sale of $1.3 billion stake in Alibaba’s Cainiao – sources
Fosun International is in talks with Alibaba and others to sell a stake worth $1.3 billion in the e-commerce giant's Cainiao, three people said, at a time when Alibaba has been increasing ... ( read original story ...)
China says it has agreed with India to take steps to ease border tensions
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian also described recent media reports of 40 Chinese casualties in the conflict as "fake news". ( read original story ...)
Correction: Virus Outbreak-China-Trade Fair story
In a June 19,2020, article about the Canton Trade Fair, The Associated Press misstated the number of vendors at the fair ... ( read original story ...)
Alongside high-tech systems, these fish stop Iran hacking Israel’s water supply
After reports that Tehran tried to dangerously increase chlorine levels in Israel's civilian water system, overall control of defenses now being taken over by Cyber Directorate ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbek banks secure pre-privatisation loans from IFC, EBRD
Two Uzbek banks scheduled for privatisation have secured loans from international financial institutions, the parties said this week. ( read original story ...)
Korea’s Swiss Debt Gets Boost From Virus Success, UBS Says
Swiss bond connection looks here to stay.South Korea has over the years been one of the biggest overseas sources of corporate notes denominated in Swiss franc, as its issuers have found borrowing cost ... ( read original story ...)
Finance ministry again urges National Assembly to swiftly approve 3rd extra budget
SEJONG -- Vice Finance Minister An Il-whan on Tuesday urged the National Assembly to swiftly approve the third extra budget to help revive the virus-hit economy, saying the budget is desperately ... ( read original story ...)