China’s leaders see face probably the biggest challenge they have ever faced as the U.S. chokes trade, technology access, human capital development and finance — amid a collapse of global demand. ( read original story ...)
WHO frustrated by China’s info delays as coronavirus started to spread, report finds
While the World Health Organization publicly praised China in January for its speedy response to the then-new coronavirus, the U.N. health agency was frustrated behind the scenes by China’s delays in ... ( read original story ...)
China’s services sector bounces back into growth, job losses continue
China's services sector returned to growth last month for the first time since January as the economy recovers from strict coronavirus-induced containment measures, although employment and overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland China Reports One Confirmed, Four Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases
China reported one new coronavirus case and four new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in the mainland on June 2, the country's health commission said. The National Health Commission said the one confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finance Workers Call for Strike Against Security Law
Hong Kong’s finance workers are seeking to organize a strike to protest against China’s plans to implement new security legislation. ( read original story ...)
France’s Carrefour buys 224 convenience stores in Taiwan
French retailer Carrefour said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy Wellcome Taiwan from Dairy Farm, as it further expands its footprint in Taiwan and in the fast-growing convenience stores format. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the ... ( read original story ...)
$14.8 Million from World Bank to Help Bhutan Manage Climate and Disasters Risks
English News and Press Release on Bhutan about Climate Change and Environment, Contributions and more; published on 20 May 2020 by World Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Budget increases by 14 percent amid fall in domestic revenue
The finance minister presented a total budget appropriation of ... The government will on-lend Nu 140.72M to Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) for rural electrification project, and Nu 1,073M to Druk ... ( read original story ...)
Bird shuts down Circ operations in Middle East, scraps as many as 10,000 scooters
Bird has shut down scooter sharing in several cities in the Middle East, an operation that was managed by Circ, the micromobility startup it acquired in January. About 100 Circ employees have been ... ( read original story ...)