China's foreign exchange reserves rose less than expected in August amid persistent weakness in the U.S. dollar and solid gains in the yuan as China's economy recovers steadily. ( read original story ...)
U.S.-China Chip-War Collateral Damage Will Range Far and Wide
New Trump administration rules look likely to choke off equipment sales to China’s leading chip maker—and hit chip-making equipment makers where it hurts. ( read original story ...)
China is in for ‘a tough time’ as U.S. targets tech sector, expert says
Tensions between the two countries in the technology space heated up over the weekend with the U.S. considering blacklisting China's largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ... ( read original story ...)
FBI Sweep of China Researchers Leads to Cat-and-Mouse Tactics
A search by U.S. authorities for Chinese researchers with ties to China’s military is leading to intensifying cat-and-mouse tactics involving what prosecutors say are foiled escapes, evidence tossed ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap seats give China airlines a needed bounce
Looking to travel from Beijing to Hangzhou in eastern China? A flight can be had for as low as 180 yuan ($26) - one of a slew of deals fuelling a robust recovery in Chinese passenger levels and which ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Haishen heads toward Korea after battering Japan
South Korea hunkered down for the arrival of Typhoon Haishen on Monday, after the powerful storm battered Japan's southern islands but appeared to pass through without major damage or casualties. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activists Call for ‘Mulan’ Boycott
Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action "Mulan" remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police. Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain reopens border to tourists and non-residents following Covid-19 closure
All incoming passengers must undergo a PCR test at their own expense after landing and on the tenth day of their stay in the kingdom. ( read original story ...)
National Bank of Oman Brings in Global Expert for Online Event on European Equity Markets
Continuing to bring in global industry knowledge to investors in the Sultanate, National Bank of Oman (NBO) recently held a virtual event in collaborati ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expected to contract 6% this year as private-sector economists downgrade forecasts: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Private-sector economists are expecting the Singapore economy to contract 6 per cent this year, a slight downgrade from their earlier ... ( read original story ...)