US health secretary Alex Azar has raised the possibility of a trade deal with Taiwan during a historic visit to the country this week in remarks that are likely to trigger protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China’s community virus cases hit single digits
China’s newly confirmed community transmitted cases of coronavirus fell into the single digits, while Hong Kong saw another 33 cases of infection ... ( read original story ...)
China vice foreign minister says Sino-U.S. relations must not derail
China needs to keep its relationship with the United States on the right track and ensure it does not derail, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said. ( read original story ...)
Apple’s Climate Promise Depends on Taiwan Partners Going Green
Apple Inc. has gone carbon neutral. But in order to say the same for its flagship iPhone, it’s going to need help from Taiwan.More than three-quarters of the emissions that come from making Apple’s ... ( read original story ...)
Defectors say S.Korea investigations threaten N.Korean ‘Underground Railroad’
A combination of coronavirus border closures and an unprecedented pressure campaign by a South Korean government keen to engage with North Korea may destroy networks defectors have long used to start ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq cancels Turkish Defense minister visit, summons ambassador -statement
CAIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Iraq cancelled on Tuesday the Turkish defence minister's visit to the country which was scheduled for Thursday, Iraq's foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Finance adviser paints rosy picture of economy
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has wrapped up the economic performance of the government before the federal cabinet, saying the fiscal and primary deficit were lower ... ( read original story ...)
National Bank of Pakistan — Moody’s confirms the ratings of five Pakistani banks; stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service, ("Moody's") has today confirmed the B3 long-term local-currency and Caa1 foreign-currency deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks: Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Habib Bank Ltd. ( read original story ...)
China Auto Market Gains Traction, EV Sales Snap 12-Month Slump
Auto sales recovery in China seems to be gathering steam lately. Per China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (“CAAM”), auto sales for July rose 16.4% year over year to 2.11 million units. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan lockdown blow to border trade
Bhutan announced a nationwide, indefinite lockdown from Tuesday to battle the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the decision — the first in the kingdom since the pandemic broke out — pressing a pause ... ( read original story ...)