The writer said that this incident is a new reminding that US military presence in Syria is illegal, and that US fighter planes have no business being in Syria, nor do American forces in general. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs owes Malaysia nearly $4 billion for sovereign wealth scheme led by ex-prime minister now on trial
Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement with Malaysia over the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund that was used to launder money. ( read original story ...)
FinTech revolutionizes small business landscape of Iraq
The digital age has unified the Iraqi people, having reached into nearly every town and village throughout the country ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar approves Japanese plans for LNG power plant
YANGON -- Myanmar's government on Friday gave written approval to plans by three Japanese trading companies to build a liquefied natural gas power plant. Sources said the next steps -- which ... ( read original story ...)
Reinventing the cement business (Part one of two)
Known as the inventor of modern Portland cement, Joseph Aspdin, an English blacksmith, used the term Portland in his patent because he was comparing the strength of his cement to that of Portland ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s exports to UK stood at US$ 1.7 billion: VP FPCCI
Syed Ali Raza Media Deputy Director State Bank of Pakistan, Sheikh Muhammad Tariq, Chairman Pak UK Business Council of FPCCI, Mr. Zakaria Usman Former President FPCCI, Ms Qaisra Sheikh Coordinator ... ( read original story ...)
Will Walmart’s New Flipkart Deal Enhance its India Business?
The company unveiled yet another development related to its international business — the takeover of Wal-Mart India Private Limited by The Flipkart Group. Flipkart’s buyout of Walmart’s India business ... ( read original story ...)
US stocks drop after China escalates tensions with consulate order
China reignited fears of a global tit-for-tat conflict after ordering the closure of the US's consulate in Chengdu. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician whose book was yanked from shelves says, “I don’t know how I can protect myself”
Hong Kongers are deleting social media posts and making plans to emigrate because of China's new "national security" law that came into effect earlier this month, one prominent pro-democracy lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shows How to Carefully Snip Chinese Economic Ties
Taiwan Shows How to Carefully Snip Chinese... After keeping its society and economy running throughout the coronavirus pandemic, squashing the outbreak, and donating millions of face masks to many ... ( read original story ...)