Saudi Arabia missed its $10 billion target for foreign direct investment by more than half last year, as damage from the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices now threatens to throw plans further ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’s unification minister steps down over rising tensions with N.Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday accepted the resignation of the minister responsible for relations with North Korea, as tensions with Pyongyang rise over the activities of defectors in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Upgrades Economic View as it Starts Tentative Opening
Japan’s government slightly upgraded its assessment of the economy, saying the recession is closer to bottoming out after the lifting of a nationwide state of emergency last month allowed the slow ... ( read original story ...)
Global Funds Dump India Company Bonds, Worsening Cash Crunch
Global funds have slashed holdings of India’s corporate bonds, adding to a cash crunch at local companies already facing an economic downturn.Foreign money managers have cut holdings in the notes for ... ( read original story ...)
US mulling over restoring India’s status under GSP: Trump administration
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told members of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday that America is currently negotiating it with India. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India Plans Extra Tariffs, Trade Barriers on 300 Imported Products – Sources
India plans to impose higher trade barriers and raise import duties on around 300 products from China and elsewhere, two government officials said, as part of an effort to protect domestic businesses. ( read original story ...)
Liberal group cancels event with Hong Kong activist following internal ‘concerns’ and external criticism from pro-China pundits
The Sunrise Movement, a youth-led activist group, canceled the event on police brutality after some members and outside critics "raised concerns." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Phase 2 economy reopening: Here’s what you need to know
After reporting over 41,000 coronavirus cases to date, Singapore is gradually reopening its economy in the second phase when majority of activities resume after more than two months of restrictions, ... ( read original story ...)
‘That was the low point’: Jordan Spieth’s trainer Damon Goddard bounces back from life-altering diagnosis
One of the men behind Spieth's historic rise from 2013-2017, and his improved play as of late, is trainer Damon Goddard. Goddard, who works with a variety of athletes from golfers to basketball ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says new sanctions won’t hurt Syrian people. Syrians disagree, and they’re already hurting.
The U.N. estimates at least 80% of Syrians are already living in poverty, and many fear the new sanctions from Washington will make life even harder. ( read original story ...)