Hawaii implemented strict travel regulations in response to the coronavirus. Fox News previously reported that Hawaii will not reopen for tourism for out-of-state visitors until S ... ( read original story ...)
India found cybersecurity lapses last year at its flagship payments processor
The March 2019 government document cited the storing of 16-digit card numbers and other personal information such as customer names, account numbers and national identity numbers in "plain text" in ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Coronavirus Cases in India Top 50,000 for First Time
India on Thursday reported more than 50,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time, driven by a surge in infections in rural areas at a time when the government is further easing curbs on movement ... ( read original story ...)
China says U.S. fuelling new Cold War due to presidential election
China on Thursday accused the United States of stoking a new Cold War because certain politicians were searching for a scapegoat to bolster support ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s commercial lenders on edge as building values tumble
Commercial lenders in Hong Kong say they are concerned about a 30% drop in building values over the past 12 months and will consider calling in or restructuring loans if values fall much further. If ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait to examine amending money laundering, terrorism financing law
Sheetan issued a ministerial resolution for setting up a panel to examine the amendment of the country’s money laundering and terrorism financing law, state news agency KUNA reported on Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse Hiring Morgan Stanley Dubai Banker Luthra
Credit Suisse Group AG is hiring Morgan Stanley dealmaker Tara Luthra to help expand its investment banking operations in the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter.Luthra will ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean refiners post record H1 losses on plunge in oil price, demand
Two refiners in South Korea, the world's fifth largest crude oil importer, posted their biggest losses ever in the first half when oil prices slumped as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged fuel demand. "We ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea proposes ban on overseas coal financing
On the likelihood of South Korea’s national assembly passing the proposed bills, Youn told Eco-Business: “It is currently unclear whether the bills will be passed into law. But [the phase-out of ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Gold Plan May Curb Baht Without Incurring U.S. Anger
The Bank of Thailand’s plan to sever the link between gold trading and the baht may be a way to limit the currency’s long-term gains without incurring the wrath of the U.S. over foreign-exchange ... ( read original story ...)