Fosun International is in talks with Alibaba and others to sell a stake worth $1.3 billion in the e-commerce giant's Cainiao, three people said, at a time when Alibaba has been increasing ... ( read original story ...)
China says it has agreed with India to take steps to ease border tensions
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian also described recent media reports of 40 Chinese casualties in the conflict as "fake news". ( read original story ...)
Correction: Virus Outbreak-China-Trade Fair story
In a June 19,2020, article about the Canton Trade Fair, The Associated Press misstated the number of vendors at the fair ... ( read original story ...)
Alongside high-tech systems, these fish stop Iran hacking Israel’s water supply
After reports that Tehran tried to dangerously increase chlorine levels in Israel's civilian water system, overall control of defenses now being taken over by Cyber Directorate ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbek banks secure pre-privatisation loans from IFC, EBRD
Two Uzbek banks scheduled for privatisation have secured loans from international financial institutions, the parties said this week. ( read original story ...)
Korea’s Swiss Debt Gets Boost From Virus Success, UBS Says
Swiss bond connection looks here to stay.South Korea has over the years been one of the biggest overseas sources of corporate notes denominated in Swiss franc, as its issuers have found borrowing cost ... ( read original story ...)
Finance ministry again urges National Assembly to swiftly approve 3rd extra budget
SEJONG -- Vice Finance Minister An Il-whan on Tuesday urged the National Assembly to swiftly approve the third extra budget to help revive the virus-hit economy, saying the budget is desperately ... ( read original story ...)
N.Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers, defectors send leaflets
North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South's military to explore similar moves, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sticks to budget surplus goal despite massive virus spending
Japan remains committed to reaching a budget surplus in fiscal 2025, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday, even as the heavily indebted nation has been forced to ramp up spending to offset the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s answer to India crackdown: Dragon eyes Bangladesh, Nepal with better trade deals
However, Indian exporters feel it will be tough for Bangladesh to ramp up supplies to China and improve trade balance, given Beijing’s typical use of non-tariff barriers to scuttle tariff concessions ... ( read original story ...)