Washington has long given the former British colony a special status on trade and other issues. Changing that would threaten its position as a global business hub. ( read original story ...)
The Latest U.S. Blow To China’s Huawei Could Knock Out Its Global 5G Plans
The Trump administration issued tough export rules this month, which analysts say could spell a death knell for the company's worldwide mobile network ambitions. ( read original story ...)
China parliament advances Hong Kong security law as tensions with U.S. rise
China's parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lowers 2020 Growth Forecast as Virus Weighs on Economy
Taiwan cut its full-year growth forecast as the coronavirus outbreak threatens jobs at home and decimates overseas demand. ( read original story ...)
Demand for Bumthang honey declines
Stories of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on hotels in Bumthang will not come as ‘honey to the ears’ of the beekeepers in the dzongkhag. With most hotels closed and out of business, the demand ... ( read original story ...)
The Daily 202: Steve King claims he’ll get committee positions back. Some House Republicans promise to fight him.
Steve King (R-Iowa), struggling to fend off a strong primary challenge, claimed this week that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) gave his w ... ( read original story ...)
Amphan: Kolkata devastated as cyclone kills scores in India and Bangladesh
The eastern Indian city of Kolkata has been devastated by a powerful cyclone which has killed at least 84 people across India ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Clear adopts Skiplino queue management system
MANAMA: Bahrain Clear, a fully owned subsidiary of Bahrain Bourse, has launched the Skiplino cloud-based queue management system, allowing investors to pre-book online appointments via smartphones. ( read original story ...)
American Mission Hospital Wins Two Business Worldwide Magazine 2020 GCC Business Excellence Awards
The American Mission Hospital (AMH) has been an integral part of Bahrain's community. Now it has gained global recognition ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Airways to lay off 25% of staff due to virus – source
State-owned Kuwait Airways is planning to lay off 1,500 employees - 25% of its workforce - due to the impact on its business of the new coronavirus pandemic, a source said. ( read original story ...)