As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and a member of the ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Street-vendor snub hampers China’s poverty fight
It has been a poor showing from China for its impoverished masses. Some cities started letting noodle and knick-knack stalls back onto roadsides in recent weeks after Premier Li Keqiang endorsed the ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S.-China ‘cold war’ is here — and Beijing may start targeting Washington’s allies, analysts say
From a trade fight to a war of words over the origin of the coronavirus, to greater scrutiny of Chinese firms on Wall Street — relations between the U.S. and China have nosedived in recent years. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Power and coalition of Georgia businesses urge passage of hate crimes legislation
Georgia Power, along with a coalition of leading Georgia businesses, have signed a letter asking the Georgia General Assembly to support, approve and sign into law a comprehensive, specific and clear ... ( read original story ...)
Business leaders pen letter to push for Georgia hate crimes law
Georgia is one of only four states without a hate crime law. That fact is gaining attention more than ever in the wake of social unrest and demonstrations across the country. On Monday, a coalition of ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s currency crisis takes down economy
The peg, overvalued by an estimated 50% in recent years, hollowed out manufacturing and agriculture by making Lebanese goods less competitive abroad ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Finance Ministry OK with Cellcom-Golan merger
Israel's Ministry of Finance has given its OK to the merger of (CEL +4.6%) and Golan Telecom. The agency couldn't find a "substantial reason" to oppose the deal, in part due to ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to end voluntary cuts on top of OPEC+ pact
Saudi Arabia will boost output in July to match its output OPEC quota while ending deeper, voluntary cuts amid signs of global demand recovering, the Saudi energy minister said on Monday. OPEC, Russia ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Says It’s Cutting Communications With South Korea
North Korea will shut down a liaison office it shares with South Korea by noon on Tuesday, along with other official communication lines including a hotline between its leader Kim Jong Un and South ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Infrastructure Asia inks collaboration deal with Myanmar
Singapore's Infrastructure Asia will identify suitable investors for infrastructure projects in Myanmar, following an agreement inked with Myanmar's Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry (MoPFI) ... ( read original story ...)