THE TRUMP administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran has manifestly failed to achieve either its stated or unstated aims: It has not forced Iran to renegotiate the nuclear accord from ... ( read original story ...)
China May Retaliate Against Nokia and Ericsson If EU Countries Move to Ban Huawei
Beijing is considering retaliating against the Chinese operations of two major European telecommunication-equipment manufacturers, Nokia and Ericsson, should European Union members follow the lead of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong students silent on China in fear of retribution
Students from Hong Kong will stay silent during political discussions about China on British university campuses as fears rise of retribution from Beijing.Speaking anonymously to The Times, students ... ( read original story ...)
China demand for Australian resources soars despite diplomatic souring
Australia has been shielded from an even worse Covid-19 economic downturn by a record demand for resources from China, despite the souring of diplomatic relations between Canberra and Beijing. Keith ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives allocates 18.8 mln USD to prop up SMEs
MALE, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Maldives Ministry of Finance said loans worth 18.8 million U.S. dollars will be distributed to prop up 1,643 COVID-19 affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs), local ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Runs Into Resistance on Bill to Boost Borrowing
A draft law allowing Kuwait’s government to tap local and international debt markets is unlikely to be supported by lawmakers unless it makes a convincing case for how any borrowed money will be spent ... ( read original story ...)
Bright Food Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Moody’s announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Bright Food (Group) Co., Ltd.
Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Bright Food (Group) Co., Ltd. Hong Kong, July 20, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ... ( read original story ...)
Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC), SBF to help Singapore SMEs
Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC) today announced the launch of the international version of its web-based business intelligence suite, CIC Data Pro, and Leads Generation Service. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan shares end higher on gains in industrials, consumer sectors
People’s Leasing & Finance Plc and Dialog Axiata Plc ** The Sri Lankan rupee was last quoted at 185.75 against the U.S. dollar as of 12:40 GMT, 0.03% lower for the day compared to last session’s close ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and Iraq agree investments in energy and sports -state TV
Saudi Arabia and Iraq have signed investment agreements on energy and sport, the kingdom's state state TV reported on Monday. An Iraqi delegation, led by Finance Minister Ali Allawi, arrived in Saudi ... ( read original story ...)