Qatar Airways will lay off some pilots and reduce the salaries of others by as much as a quarter due to the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, according to two sources familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)
What do new U.S. sanctions mean for Syria?
The toughest U.S. sanctions yet on Syria take effect this week, increasing the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad as he grapples with a deepening economic crisis after a decade of war. Washington s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Diversifies Food Supplies With Saudi Shrimps and Polish Eggs
The city state now imports oranges from Egypt, milk powder from Uruguay, eggs from Poland and shrimps from Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to broaden food supplies, the Ministry of Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea says retail investor surge into stocks may heighten volatility
South Korea's vice finance minister warned on Tuesday that the country's stock market may see increased volatility after a recent surge in the number of retail investors in stocks. SEOUL, June 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Defying Trump, Iran aims to keep offloading gasoline glut to Venezuela
Iran could send two to three cargoes a month in regular gasoline sales to ally Venezuela, sources say, helping offload domestic oversupply but risking retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who ... ( read original story ...)
China to auction 100 billion yuan of special treasury bonds on Thursday
China will auction 100 billion yuan of special treasury bonds on Thursday, kicking off a planned 1 trillion yuan ($140.98 billion) issuance to help finance recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Expats on Edge After the Toughest Year in Decades
One of the toughest years in decades for Hong Kong is leading many expats to wrestle anew with the question: Do I stay or do I go? ( read original story ...)
How the Hong Kong Crisis Could Reset U.S.-China Relations | Opinion
The Chinese Communist Party has likely not fully thought through the ramifications of its Hong Kong power grab. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Already Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Taiwan, one of the few places that’s effectively contained a coronavirus outbreak, is already stockpiling supplies for the next pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Qatar seen turning into a world leader in solar technology
Qatar may transform itself into a world leader in solar technology with the Al Karshaah solar project and potential PV developments in the country, Oxford Business Group has said in a report. ( read original story ...)