The Trump administration is challenging Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain — and, by extension, Beijing’s influence over the island it claims as its territory. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expats Flouting Virus Rules Spark Alcohol Curbs
Singapore authorities ordered several restaurants in a neighborhood popular with expatriates to immediately stop selling takeaway alcohol, after several foreigners didn’t adhere to social distancing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74) Might Not Be A Great Investment
Today we'll evaluate Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74) to determine whether it could have potential as ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: $189.5M allocated to Tajikistan for virus relief
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)
The US coronavirus response has finally shattered the myth of American exceptionalism
The US has long thought of itself as a white knight for failed states. The coronavirus has illuminated how hollow this belief really is. ( read original story ...)
Economics Researcher Explains Cost Of Vysshaya League As Belarus Continues To Face COVID-19 Criticism
Since the World Health Organisation's declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11th, almost all sport in the Western hemisphere has ground to a standstill. Yet Belarus' Vysshaya League plays on, ... ( read original story ...)
Has Russia grown tired of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
In April, a series of articles were published by a Russian media outlet criticising Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the corruption of his regime. One of them referred to a poll - supposedly ... ( read original story ...)
Syrian government orders seizure of assets of Assad’s cousin Makhlouf
The Syrian government ordered the seizure of assets belonging to President Bashar al-Assad's cousin Rami Makhlouf, one of Syria's richest men, as well as his wife and children, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan bristles at Russia wading into language law debate
Uzbekistan has fired back at a Russian Foreign Ministry official for intervening in a debate about a draft bill regulating the use of the Uzbek language ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s MUSIAD to implement more projects in Uzbekistan
By Trend Turkey's Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) and Uzbekistan are planning to implement cooperation projects in all areas of the economy, Representative of MUSIAD ... ( read original story ...)