South Korean shares rose on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains in Wall Street on hopes U.S. leaders would reach a deal on a new coronavirus stimulus package. The Korean won strengthened, while the ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar continues pushback against BRI: Chinese Eco Development Zone faces turbulence
After the Yangon mega city project where Beijings role has been minimised China funded Myitkyina Economic Development Zone (MEDZ) - part of BRI - in Myanmar's Kachin state has run into rough weather ... ( read original story ...)
Banks snared by Hong Kong sanctions laws as US-China spat spirals
International banks in Hong Kong are caught in the crossfire of competing laws enacted by the United States and China as the superpowers clash over the city's future, with analysts warning businesses ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks rise as economic rebound hopes stay intact
China stocks rose marginally on Wednesday as investor confidence in the country’s economic upswing stayed intact, though a drop in financials tamed the broader market’s strength. ** At the midday ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Private Sector Weakens In July – Markit Economics
The private sector in Hong Kong continued to contract in July, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Markit Economics showed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is in a ‘delicate’ situation with China as military drills intensify, experts warn
Taiwan appears to be distancing itself from China in recent months, as military activities around the island intensify amid heightened U.S.-China tensions and the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
2020 Taiwan Trade Mission to hold virtually
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA ... engaging some 12,000 foreign business people in business discussions. TAITRA called on interested Nigerian business men/women to have a chance to ... ( read original story ...)
US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties
The U.S. says Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will visit Taiwan in coming days in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations ... ( read original story ...)
Idyllic getaway awaits! Radisson Blu debuts in The Maldives
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives – a private island retreat in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has become Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Maldives ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus arts suffer as performers cannot work
In Cyprus, the arts — dance ... A photographer who received state support for small business, said it was not enough to cover his running expenses. “I am trying to survive this. ( read original story ...)