Beijing's military has developed a hybrid weapon capable of destroying an entire airfield with one hit, according to Chinese state media on Monday. ( read original story ...)
China’s CDC, Built to Stop Pandemics, Stumbled When It Mattered Most
Local leaders in Wuhan, consumed with domestic politics, did an end-run around the Western-educated virologist whose agency was supposed to contain new contagious diseases. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Readies Steps for Orderly Stock Market on Record Volume
Malaysia’s stock exchange is preparing measures to curb excessive speculation on share prices as individual investors boost stock trading volumes to a record. ( read original story ...)
Karl International Experimental Education Institute — Schooling Alternative for Hong Kong Families Immigrating to Taiwan
The number of immigrants from Hong Kong has risen steadily; according to the Immigration Agency in Taiwan, over 5,000 people immigrated to Taiwan from Hong Kong in 2019. Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu ar ... ( read original story ...)
Remittances to Pakistan Hit Record High Due to Subdued Haj Spending
Remittances from Pakistani workers employed abroad hit the highest level for a single month in July, officials said on Monday, increasing 36.5% year on year, mostly thanks to less spending on Haj ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Downgraded by Fitch for Second Time in 2020 on Fiscal Woes
Oman received its second downgrade this year from Fitch Ratings, a decision it said reflects the “continued erosion” of the country’s fiscal and external balance sheets.Fitch lowered Oman’s sovereign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore finance minister unveils $5.8 billion worth of virus support measures
Singapore's finance minister on Monday unveiled more economic support measures worth about S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and workers. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Balancing Compliance With Collaboration In Financial Services
The work-from-home movement and widespread use of e-collaboration tools have created a whole new set of challenges for compliance officers. ( read original story ...)
Israel-UAE agreement has ‘undermined’ the Palestinian cause, expert says
Michael Stephens, Middle East research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses the peace accord between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. ( read original story ...)
AML, KYC and Sanctions Fines for Global Financial Institutions Reach $5.6 Billion Mid-Year
DUBLIN, NEW YORK, LONDON and SINGAPORE, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenergo, the leading provider of digital transformation, customer journey ... ( read original story ...)