Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus and thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of ... ( read original story ...)
US may take in Hongkongers ahead of China security laws, Pompeo suggests
Secretary of state says he is considering immigration option similar to move announced last week by UK ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary vigil, citing coronavirus fears
Hong Kong police on Monday blocked a candlelit vigil marking the anniversary of China’s deadly military 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Investcorp raises 318m euros for new fund
Bahrain’s Investcorp has done the closing of its Mount Row (Levered) Credit Fund with capital commitments of 318 million euros, exceeding its target of 300 million euros. Mount Row attracted a broad ... ( read original story ...)
Syria: UNRWA – Humanitarian Snapshot, April 2020
English Infographic on Syrian Arab Republic and 4 other countries about Education, Food and Nutrition, Aged Persons, Children, Epidemic and more; published on 01 Jun 2020 by UNRWA ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may veto Lebanon’s IMF bailout until officials agree to deport Ghosn
Lebanon asked the IMF for a $10 billion bailout, and Japan may threaten to veto its request if it doesn't deport former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Islamic bank doubles branches; Cambodia gets takaful option
Muslim countries in Southeast Asia. The Islamic Bank of Thailand (branded as IBank), a state-owned institution and the country’s sole Islamic bank, said it will more than double its branches, while ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Bourse May Test Resistance At 1,500-Point Level
The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, advancing more than 50 points or 3.5 percent in that span. ( read original story ...)
Japan may soon allow business visits from Thailand
Business trips from Thailand and three other countries could be the first step to be negotiated as Japan plans to ease its entry ban, a Japanese government source said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is considering a travel bubble for overseas business people and tourists
Japan has been wary of relaxing travel restrictions too quickly and has opted to extend the entry ban and visa suspensions until the end of June. Currently, Japanese nationals are allowed to re-enter ... ( read original story ...)