India's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced a $1.5 billion stake sale in its digital unit Jio Platforms, a third deal in little over two weeks that will inject a combined $8 billion in the ... ( read original story ...)
India train crushes over migrant workers killing 14
India train crushes over migrant workers killing 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Evacuation area around India LG Chem plant widened after deadly gas leak
Indian officials were evacuating more people on Friday from the area around a chemical plant in the south of the country that leaked toxic gas, killing at least 11 people and sickening hundreds more. ( read original story ...)
India’s Lavish Weddings Go Online In Virus Lockdown
In a country famous for lavish weddings that last for days, the young couple are among a growing number modifying their marriage ceremonies under a virus lockdown that has limited public gatherings. ( read original story ...)
China-backed AIIB approves $500 million loan for India’s COVID-19 response
Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Friday it had approved a $500 million loan to India to help the country navigate the coronavirus pandemic. The loan is intended to ... ( read original story ...)
India chemical leak: more evacuations amid fears of second gas release
Everyone within 5km of the plant in Andhra Pradesh told to leave over fear of repeat of accident that has left at least 11 dead ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Reliance Says Vista Equity to Invest $1.50 Billion in Digital Arm
India's Reliance Industries Ltd said on Friday private equity firm Vista Equity Partners would invest 113.67 billion rupees ($1.50 billion) in its Jio platforms for a 2.32% stake. "This investment ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares up as U.S., China trade negotiators talk
Asian shares rose on Friday as investors focused on talks between U.S. and Chinese trade officials and solid corporate earnings rather than the looming release of data expected to show the worst U.S. ( read original story ...)
The pandemic shows why Taiwan is a far better partner than the People’s Republic
The communist government in Beijing has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with crackdowns, coverups and intimidation. The democratic Chinese government in Taipei has taken a starkly different ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is a “great example of how to deal with the coronavirus,” expert says
"I think a lot of countries are thinking, well, we can learn a lot from Taiwan. Why is Beijing not letting Taiwan get up and tell its story?" ... ( read original story ...)