Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans to accelerate spending on roads and rail projects in the fiscal year starting in October to aid an economy hammered by a slump in exports and tourism. ( read original story ...)
How the U.S. Can Finally Cut Off Tehran’s Financial Oxygen
Blacklist the 14 Iranian banks that are still allowed to do business with foreign customers. ( read original story ...)
2 more people have been reinfected with the coronavirus, European scientists say, a day after the first confirmed reinfection in Hong Kong
Reports of people getting the coronavirus a second time are starting to trickle in. Still, their immune systems seem to have learned from being sick. ( read original story ...)
Turkey says gas find could bring cooperation with Russia, Iran
Turkey's largest-ever natural gas discovery in the Black Sea could lead to new cooperation with Russia and Iran even as it aims to be a producer and not just a buyer, Turkish Finance Minister Berat ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli phone hacking company faces court fight over sales to Hong Kong
Human rights advocates filed a new court petition against the Israeli phone hacking company Cellebrite, urging Israel’s ministry of defense to halt the firm’s exports to Hong Kong, where security ... ( read original story ...)
Who Takes Over If Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Decides to Go?
If Shinzo Abe resigns over health problems, the next Japanese prime minister might tweak policy on everything from China ties to monetary policy, without making drastic changes. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group, Controlled By Jack Ma’s Alibaba, Planning Historic IPO On Hong Kong, Shanghai Exchanges
Ant Group, the Chinese fintech giant controlled by Jack Ma of Alibaba , has filed for dual initial public offerings on the Hong Kong and Shanghai’s STAR stock exchanges. Ant Gro ... ( read original story ...)
How possible successors stack up if Japan PM Abe resigns
Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday, as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post, because of health issues and fatigue from handling ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities in the Greater China Managed Security Services Market to 2023: Hybrid MSS Capabilities Becoming More Important
The "Greater China Managed Security Services Market, Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ( read original story ...)
Qatar has become a central power in Mideast: envoy
Qatar has become a central power in the Middle East through its success in affirming its position as a trustworthy partner and support to peace, stability and security efforts in the region. ( read original story ...)