China, Australia's largest trading partner, recently began imposing economic pressures on the country after Australia called for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
California man accused of being a spy for China
A Northern California man has been arrested, accused of being a top secret spy for China. Jeff Pegues has the undercover video that led to the bust, amid a growing intelligence threat from across the ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Arab Potash says Sinochem Macao and APC Jordan agree on potash supply from Jordan to China
Mill manager Josh Wheeler examines a pile processed potash at the Mosaic Potash Colonsay mine storage facility in Colonsay, Saskatchewan September 24, 2009. Potash drilled from the earth is carried up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Property Giant Beats Out Rivals To Grab Low-Priced Land Amid COVID-19 Downturn
CK Asset Holdings, the property arm of Li Ka-shing’s empire, was awarded a land plot in Kowloon for the bargain price of HK$4.95 billion ($639 million). ( read original story ...)
KPMG Bahrain launches online ‘Future Readiness Assessment’ tool
... launched an online ‘Future Readiness Assessment’ tool that will be accessible free of charge for all organisations across Bahrain. The tool enables organisations to explore, understand and assess ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s financial authorities to strengthen supervision of financial markets
Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), Kazakhstan's National Bank (NBK) and Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of Kazakhstan (ARDFM) signed a tripartite agreement on ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s IT-BPM Industry: A Beacon of Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
Drifting the curve' is the SLASSCOM industry strategy for building momentum to come out of the 'corner' (current situation) stronger. When race car drivers approach a bend on the track, unlike ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka reiterates its commitment to meeting all its financial obligations
The Government of Sri Lanka finds inferences in recent media reports questioning its ability to honour its debt service obligations. The Government notes with dismay such inferences made by certain ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Sri Lankan families homeless after plantation fire
Seven families at the Menikwatta Estate third division, near Dickoya in central Sri Lanka were rendered homeless on May 9, after their line room homes were destroyed in sudden fire. Thirty people, ... ( read original story ...)
Isobar Sri Lanka’s partnership with SLIM creates opportunities for graduates
In a bid to reduce the ripple effect of Covid-19 on the local workforce, a strategic alliance was initiated between two Sri Lankan pioneers; Dentsu Aegis Network's Isobar Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Insti ... ( read original story ...)