The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing's draconian new national security law imposed on ... ( read original story ...)
Mudslide at Myanmar jade mine kills more than 160 people
Hundreds more missing after wave of mud buries many people alive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Security Law Means It’s No Longer Business as Usual
The breadth of the law and rapidly deteriorating relations between China and the West raise the prospect that international businesses or their employees could eventually become targets. ( read original story ...)
More Than 160 Dead In Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide
The battered bodies of more than 120 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry. ( read original story ...)
More than 100 miners die ‘smothered in mud’ in Myanmar landslide
At least 100 people have died following a landslide in a jade mine in Myanmar on Thursday. The incident took place in the northern state of Kachin following heavy rainfalls. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus is “a great place for businesses to set up shop” — US Ambassador
It’s a great place to set up shop,” she added. The ambassador noted that Cypriots are well-educated, and that Cyprus is only a two-hour flight from major markets. “Getting the word out is important, ... ( read original story ...)
Morning headlines: Biden edges Trump in fundraising; Trump’s niece can release book; deadly Myanmar landslide
Today is Thursday, July 2, 2020. Let’s get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: Joe Biden outpaced President Trump’s campaign in the latest fundraising reports; an ... ( read original story ...)
EU States Suspend US$100 M of Myanmar’s Debt Payments During COVID-19
Six European Union countries agreed to a one-year deferral for debt payments from Myanmar worth almost US$100 million, in a bid to help the country deal with COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways Has The Resilient Strategy Emirates Needs For Covid-19
Qatar's smaller widebodies will lead the recovery out of coronavirus and back into growth. Emirates has very large A380s and 777s. ( read original story ...)
Over 160 killed in jade mine landslide in Myanmar
Northern Myanmar's abundant natural resources - including jade, timber, gold and amber - have also helped finance both sides of a decades-long conflict between ethnic Kachin and the military. ( read original story ...)