To bolster self-reliance for its defense industrial base, India released a list of weapons and platforms that will be banned from import over the next seven years. ( read original story ...)
India reports record 67K cases; New Zealand fights new outbreak
India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 new cases of COVID-19, its largest single-day increase on record, and New Zealand is fighting a new outbreak after more than 100 days without a local ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Defends Moves Near Taiwan, China Sends Forces to ‘Safeguard’ Territory
Pacific nation and committed to remaining engaged in the region," Pacific Fleet spokesperson Navy Lieutenant James Adams told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Fraud charges, lost patents: How an L.A. auto legend’s China venture crashed
Supercar designer Steve Saleen says Chinese shareholders seized his company and stole trade secrets. Chinese media portray the venture as a bust. ( read original story ...)
China to Supply Coronavirus Vaccine to Pakistan
China will supply coronavirus vaccines to Pakistan as part of an agreement for vaccine trials to take place in the South Asian nation, according to Pakistani government officials ... ( read original story ...)
China transformed Hong Kong into a typical mainland city, almost overnight
The two decades beginning in 1997, when Britain handed this territory to China, and ending when it became like every other mainland city, were Hong Kong’s best years, and my favorite. It was a proud, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Confucius Institutes must register as foreign missions in U.S.: Pompeo
The United States said on Thursday Chinese government-funded cultural centers at U.S. universities would be required register as foreign missions, the latest sign of the deteriorating relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Macao casino operator cautious as China relaxes travel controls
Vitaly Umansky of AB Bernstein said that Macao's casino operators need revenues to return to 35% to 40% of normal levels to start breaking even before taxes and finance charges. "Macao should be ... ( read original story ...)
Macao casino operator cautious as China relaxes travel controls
Vitaly Umansky of AB Bernstein said that Macao's casino operators need revenues to return to 35% to 40% of normal levels to start breaking even before taxes and finance charges. "Macao should be ... ( read original story ...)
India extends financial support to the Maldives and invests in big projects
In fact, New Delhi had indicated last month that it will be announcing a `substantial financial assistance package’ for neighbouring Maldives to help its economy post COVID-19 recovery. ( read original story ...)