Iran’s health minister says 10,000 doctors, nurses, and other health sector workers have been infected with COVID-19, and many have died. ( read original story ...)
I grew up as a woman in Iran after the Islamic revolution. Wearing a mask in a pandemic is not a form of tyrannical oppression.
Some Americans believe that wearing a mask is akin to tyranny. As someone who knows firsthand what that's like, they couldn't be more wrong. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India to loosen lockdown despite record cases
India has announced plans to further ease a strict national lockdown even as the country reported a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases. From 8 June, restaurants, hotels, shopping centres and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump hammers China over Hong Kong, China responds with: What about Minneapolis?
Although China was likely relieved by the lack of specifics in Trump’s latest broadside, but analysts say the relationship will only get even worse. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Policy Changes on China Likely to Draw Pushback
President Trump’s recent moves to punish China over its treatment of Hong Kong and other issues are likely to harden Beijing’s resolve to push back. ( read original story ...)
U.S.-China tensions are expected to rise and increasingly weigh on the technology sector
The rising tensions between the U.S. and China could continue to hang over the technology sector, even though President Donald Trump on Friday stopped short of threatening Beijing with more trade ... ( read original story ...)
Indian unicorns bridle as New Delhi looks a Chinese gift horse in the mouth
For billion-dollar tech firms that have grown fat on Chinese funding, India’s tougher rules on investment by neighbouring countries are ‘like a shakeout in slow motion’. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain fiscal deficit expected at 12% of GDP in 2020 -S&P
S&P said it expected the small Gulf country's economy to contract by 5% in 2020 This website uses cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this ... ( read original story ...)
Q&A with Steve Salbu, professor of law and ethics at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business
Steve Salbu says he has seen Georgia Tech's and other MBA programs evolve over the last decade to include more discussion of corporate responsibility, including today during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s financial centre will emerge as big winner of a draconian Chinese law
Singapore was the world's 5th largest financial centre in 2020, but analysts think Singapore could boost its global standing if firms leave Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)