The National People's Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city's sovereignty. ( read original story ...)
Will U.S. Soon Treat Hong Kong Like China? For the City, Much Is at Stake.
Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub. ( read original story ...)
Bank sanctions, delistings: U.S. poised to take financial fight to China
With the two powers already sparring over trade, technology and the coronavirus pandemic, the dispute is spilling over into a damaging new sphere. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Hits Out at China
Just hours after Pompeo’s announcement, China approved a national security plan that could lead to mass crackdowns on civil liberties for Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents. Pompeo has said the ... ( read original story ...)
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. ( read original story ...)
China shirks U.S. threats to claim new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched. ( read original story ...)
ASX pulls back from early highs, still ahead 1.4pc
The ASX 200 was last up 1.4pc, having climbed by as much as 2.5pc in early trade Financials were again strong, adding as much as 4.5pc before easing The ASX was keeping pace with the Nikkei, and ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s LNG exports in May set to drop to lowest since mid-2018 -data
Malaysia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to drop to their lowest since mid-2018 as producers globally are pressured to cut production amid record low spot prices of the super-chilled ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s Oil-Rig Count Tumbles
(MENAFN - Iraq Business News) By John Lee. Iraq's oil-rig count has reportedly fallen by almost two-thirds this year. Iraqi sources told S & P Global Platts that the total now averages 32 rigs ... ( read original story ...)
Filinvest and ‘Plug and Play’ form alliance to accelerate digital innovations in the Philippines
Leading Philippine conglomerate Filinvest Development Corporation and Plug and Play, considered the foremost global innovation platform, join forces to fuel innovations in property and real estate ... ( read original story ...)