China's factory deflation eased in July, driven by a rise in global oil prices and as industrial activity climbed back towards pre-coronavirus levels, adding to signs of recovery in the world's second ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military takes centre stage in Covid-19 vaccine race
While governments around the world are planning to give the first doses of a proven Covid-19 vaccine to healthcare workers who are most exposed to the virus, China is prioritising people on a ... ( read original story ...)
PALO IT becomes first Hong Kong tech company to earn B Corp status
PALO IT Hong Kong, a global innovation consultancy and Agile software development company, has announced it's become a certified B Corporation. As the first technology company in Hong Kong to attain ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax Inks Vaccine Deals In Japan, India; Analyst Sees 70% Stock Upside
Novavax announced a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical to sell up to 250 million doses of NVX‑CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, a year in Japan.As part of the partnership, Novavax (NVAX) ... ( read original story ...)
Pragati Insurance’s financial reports fall foul of watchdog rules
Anomalies in preparing financial reports of listed companies are not rare in Bangladesh and the authorities have tracked down yet another case. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Hong Kong Chief Lam Over Crackdown
The U.S. is placing sanctions on 11 Chinese officials and their allies in Hong Kong, including Chief Executive Carrie Lam, over their roles in curtailing political freedoms in the former U.K. colony, ... ( read original story ...)
NASA’s DEVELOP Program is Building Bridges to Bhutan
The goal is to strengthen the foundations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Bhutan through expanded use of Earth observation information and data. The summer 2020 scholars are in ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Must Ensure Debt Sustainability to Borrow, IMF Says
Lebanon needs to ensure debt sustainability and a solvent financial system to be able to borrow, according to the International Monetary Fund.“Those who benefited from past excessive returns need to ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s top politicians resist calls to resign as world leaders consider how to help
International leaders including President Donald Trump met Sunday on video to discuss aid for beleaguered Lebanon after its capital was shattered by a giant explosion last week. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Israel allows outdoor performances to resume
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says officials have agreed to allow live performances to resume. After consultations with his culture, health and finance ministers, Netanyahu’s office said ... ( read original story ...)