The time has come for Lebanon to ask itself if the malign activities of Hezbollah, the puppets of the Iranian regime, are worth the devastation caused to Lebanon—to its economy, to its country, to its ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon faces ‘grim’ prospect of food, medical and housing shortages
UN agencies have voiced concerns over "dire" shortages in vital supplies in Beirut following the explosion that left thousands injured and hundreds of thousands homeless. They have pledged to deliver ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Draws Fewer Expats as China Curbs City’s Freedoms
The city’s expatriate community is shrinking, as new restrictions by China on speech and political activities and a tumultuous year of protests have diminished the allure of living and working in the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Baozun Picks Banks for Hong Kong Second Listing
(Bloomberg) -- Chinese e-commerce service provider Baozun Inc. has selected banks for its planned second listing in Hong Kong, which could happen as soon as September, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Offers Universal Virus Testing, With Beijing’s Help
Initially a poster child for the battle against the coronavirus, Hong Kong has seen a third wave brought in by certain business and logistic arrivals that were exempted from the compulsory quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing’s Rags-To-Riches Story: How Hong Kong Billionaire Made His Fortune
Li Ka-shing is Hong Kong's answer to Warren Buffett. The senior advisor to CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings has a net worth of $26.6 billion. Li started his empire modestly but through hard ... ( read original story ...)
Hottest tourist destination in the Kingdom described as the Saudi Maldives
The hidden gem of Umluj gained wide recognition as a tourist destination when domestic travel became highly recommended due to the continued suspension of international flights ... ( read original story ...)
Could Europe’s Cyprus halloumi dispute derail CETA? Maybe, but solution likely
Halloumi might be known to many as a salty cheese good for throwing on the grill but this week, it’s the centre of a political dispute that threatens to derail Canada’s free trade deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
The Russian owner who abandoned the ship full of ammonium nitrate that caused the Beirut explosion has been questioned by police in Cyprus, reports say
Igor Grechushkin was questioned by Cyprus police on Thursday over the MV Rhosus, the ship that carried ammonium nitrate to Beirut, local reports say. ( read original story ...)
U.S. pledges over $17 million in initial disaster aid for Lebanon, says embassy
The United States has pledged over $17 million in initial disaster aid for Lebanon, following Tuesday's Beirut port explosion, the U.S. embassy said on Friday. ( read original story ...)