The foreign minister, Marise Payne, says the Australian government was notified in mid-August that Cheng Lei had been detained ... ( read original story ...)
Can China look past counterfeits and superstition in its burgeoning second-hand fashion market?
While second-hand platforms like ThredUp and Depop have taken off in the West, China's resale market has been stunted by fears over counterfeiting, the social status attached to new goods and even ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China still lacks ability for full assault on island
China's armed forces are growing in their prowess but still lack the capability to launch a full assault on Taiwan, the island's defense ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to, potentially limiting their ... ( read original story ...)
Value of Chinese Brands Growing at 8X Global Average
Beijing contributed nearly half of the value of China’s strongest brands, according to a ranking by Brand Finance. ( read original story ...)
Why One Analyst Has His Eyes Set on Singapore’s Virus-Hit Small Caps
(Bloomberg) -- Rising global optimism about a coronavirus treatment is prompting a top Singapore analyst to take a bullish view of pandemic-hit small stocks in the city-state. Newsflow related to ... ( read original story ...)
Deal With UAE Caps a New Phase of Israeli Diplomacy
The agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced in mid-August is the product of a third phase of Israeli peacemaking that builds on lessons learned from previous treaties with ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai to come back to debt market with 10-yr sukuk, 30-yr bonds
Dubai has hired banks to arrange investor calls ahead of a potential s ale of U.S. dollar-denominated 10-year sukuk, or Islamic bonds, and ... ( read original story ...)
Israel sees $6.5bn in trade as UAE peace talks kick off
On August 13, the countries announced their plan to normalise ties, a first between Israel and a Gulf Arab nation. ( read original story ...)
FactSet Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in UAE with DIFC
It highlights Dubai's role as a leading hub for global finance, connecting the region's markets with those in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. As part of its sponsorship, FactSet will provide market, ... ( read original story ...)