European shares rose on Monday as industrial activity in China gained strength, another sign of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that added to hopes the global economy would also return to ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar rally resumes as U.S.-China tensions escalate
The dollar strengthened on Monday, including against the euro and the Swiss franc, as investors focused on fiscal stimulus in the United States and U.S.-China tensions ahead of key trade talks on Aug. ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S., Five Eyes Allies to Back Off Over Hong Kong Elections
The foreign ministers of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Sunday condemned the postponement of local elections in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Manulife Hong Kong reports financial results for second quarter and first half of 2020
The Manulife group of companies operating in Hong Kong ("Manulife Hong Kong") today announced positive financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2020. Despite the challenges of ... ( read original story ...)
Why the fuss? The US, Taiwan and China — a guide
Why has the United States' highest-level visit to Taiwan for four decades sparked such anger from Beijing? Here is a recap of the key issues surrounding the delicate relations between the US, China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai, U.S. Health Chief Azar Speak
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen welcomes U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who arrived on Sunday for the highest-ranking visit by an American official to the island in decades. The ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ex-finance minister charged again in graft case worth $1.5 bn
Malaysia's former finance minister pleaded not guilty to a second corruption charge related to a $1.5 billion undersea tunnel project and slammed the case as a trumped-up charge by new government ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s real estate activity is ‘impressive’ despite the virus, property developer says following fall in sales
Despite the global pandemic, Dubai has seen "impressive levels" of real estate transactions over the past few months, Aqil Kazim of Nakheel said last week. ( read original story ...)
UAE- GCC states to spur sukuk’s rally to $170B in H2
GCC countries will lead a rally in sukuk issuance in the second half of 2020, with low oil prices and a consequent surge in deficits triggering strong financing demand among sovereign issuers, Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
Rising popular anger over Nepali government’s response to COVID-19
The Kathmandu government has reacted to youth protests over its failure to contain the coronavirus pandemic by arresting demonstrators. ( read original story ...)