(Bloomberg) -- The Turkish central bank brought its short-term borrowing of hard currency from local lenders to a record as it looked to boost international reserves after an effort to defend the lira ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pakistan receives large-scale orders for face masks from US, Canada and Europe’
It's part of our strategy to diversify into new segments and this has been achieved by the exporters through their own efforts, says PM's aid on commerce ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Virus Deaths Near 1,500 Amid Plans to Exit Lockdown
The death toll from coronavirus pandemic in Indonesia neared 1,500, the highest in Southeast Asia, as officials weighed plans to relax social distancing measures and reopen the economy. ( read original story ...)
China plays up business opportunities amid increasing U.S. protectionism
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used a key meeting at the National People's Congress on Thursday to emphasize the opportunities China offers to foreign businesses, in the wake of the coronavirus shock. ( read original story ...)
From Settlement to Counselling, Taiwan Promises Help for Fleeing Hong Kongers
Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city due to political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling as China pushes new security legislation that ... ( read original story ...)
Premier Li: China always opposes external interference on Taiwan
China always opposes external interference when it comes to the issue of Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday as his annual news conference. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Versus Korea Stocks Debate Arises in Tech Sector
Taiwan’s tech sector has trumped its South Korean peer so far this year. But the debate continues on which one will likely outperform in the months to come. ( read original story ...)
Paolo Lee Taiwan-Based Producer-Distributor Dies, Age 79
Veteran film distributor and producer Paolo Lee has died. He was 79. Born in Malaysia, he spent much of his film industry career in Taiwan where he operated multiple businesses over the years, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennessee fugitives in custody after gunfire, standoff at NW Georgia motel
Two suspects, who are both fugitives from Tennessee, are in custody after a police standoff at a northwest Georgia motel, officials confirmed Tuesday. The three-hour ordeal began about 2:15 p.m. when ... ( read original story ...)
Oman records 636 new coronavirus cases, 40 deaths
The total case count in Oman now stands at 9,009, and health officials announced 2,177 recoveries. Of the new cases, 345 newly infected are Omanis, and 291 are non-Omanis. The Ministry of Health ... ( read original story ...)