Former diplomats and political commentators have said the altercation in June was a "turning point" in one of Asia's most important bilateral relationships. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Melbourne virus outbreak steadies, China’s falls
An outbreak in Australia’s second-largest city was holding steady, raising hopes the strict lockdown in Melbourne was working ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo deeply troubled by Hong Kong tycoon arrest
WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday he was "deeply troubled" by reports of the arrest of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai "under Hong Kong's draconian ... ( read original story ...)
Azar visit to Taiwan is fresh thorn in prickly U.S.-China ties
China and the U.S. find themselves at loggerheads just three months ahead of the American presidential election. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus, Russia agree to amend double tax treaty: Cypriot minister
Cyprus and Russia have agreed to amend their Double Tax Avoidance Treaty after talks in Moscow on Monday, avoiding a costly rift between the two sides, Cypriot Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, Cyprus Agree To Treaty Hike In Offshore Income Tax
Russia and Cyprus agreed Monday to amend their double-tax avoidance treaty, with the Cypriot side pledging to raise to 15% the rate of dividend and interest income withholding from Russian companies ... ( read original story ...)
World leaders pledge ‘major’ emergency aid for blast-stricken Lebanon at donor conference
Public anger over the explosion has prompted some Lebanese to call for a revolt to topple their political leaders World powers agreed at an emergency donor conference on Sunday to provide “major ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia (State of) — Moody’s assigns Aaa to Georgia’s general obligation bonds Series 2020A and 2020B; outlook stable
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to the State of Georgia's $809.1 million General Obligation Bonds, 2020A and $329.9 million General Obligation Bonds, 2020B (Federally Taxable). Geo ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore Nurtured Foreign Tech Trio Who Became Billionaires
David Chen left his native China as a teenager to attend school in Singapore. Little did he know that his adopted city would help him reach the ranks of the ultra-rich.The co-founder of Sea Ltd. is ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stewart Is Expecting First Child with Jordan McGraw — Couple Reveals Sex of Baby on the Way
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage Morgan Stewart and Jordan McGraw Morgan Stewart is going to be a mom! On Monday, the E! News’ Nightly Pop host, 32, broke the news that she's expecting ... ( read original story ...)