A special House panel approved Tuesday a substitute bill seeking to provide financial assistance to distressed enterprises through programs and initiatives to be ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 1,678 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths
The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,678 new coronavirus infections, reporting more than 1,000 new daily cases for a 14th successive day. In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Reactions to Guilty Verdict of Malaysia’s Ex-PM Najib
I never expected much from those years, but I did feel that all the heartbreaks were well worth it today. Well done Malaysia." Peter Mumford, Practice Head, Southeast & South Asia, Eurasia Group: "The ... ( read original story ...)
Moutai Profit Rises 13% as China Liquor Market Shows Resilience
Liquor giant Kweichow Moutai Co. said its net income rose 13% in the first half of 2020 as the recovering local economy boosted demand for its ultra-premium line of baijiu, China’s national drink, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib guilty in 1st trial for 1MDB looting
A court has sentenced former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve up to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of crimes involving the multibillion-dollar looting of a state investment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: China hits back in extradition row
"Therefore China has decided that the Hong Kong special administrative region will suspend its agreements of surrendering fugitive offenders and of mutual assistance in criminal m ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to dining and drinking in Hong Kong during the city’s dine-in ban
Keep up to date with the latest information on the city's F&B operations, takeaway and delivery promotions, and how to support the industry during these challenging times. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Investcorp closes $293mln CLO
The notes offered are subject to a one-year non-call and three-year reinvestment period, Investcorp said. The Bahrain-based alternative investment manager’s Credit Management business has $13 billion ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Means Development Setbacks for Mongolia
Mongolia has recorded very few cases of COVID-19, less than 300 as on date, despite its more than 4,000 kilometre porous border with China. However, the country faces a major economic impact from the ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s KIPIC starts operation of gas line feeding Al-Zour
DUBAI - Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co (KIPIC) has begun operating the gas line that will feed its long-delayed Al-Zour refinery, state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday. Originally planned ... ( read original story ...)