India has drafted rules proposing tighter scrutiny of new Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from China and Hong Kong, three government sources told Reuters, its latest effort to check foreign inflows …
From The US To India, The Gig Economy Job Cuts Went Even Deeper This Week
It was another tough week for gig economy companies with thousands of jobs cut once again, showing that the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns are far from abating. Uber laid off a further 3,000 workers …
Ethics question raised over transportation secretary’s ties to family business and China
New reporting from The New York Times is taking a look at Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to China, through her family business. New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton …
Stocks Tumble on China Crackdown Worries: Live Business Updates
Mr. Li’s report said China would ramp up government spending by $140 billion to stir growth, plus issue a similar amount on bonds for coronavirus recovery efforts. While significant, the spending …
Asian shares fall on US friction with China, Hong Kong fears
Shares are slipping in Asia as tensions flare between the U.S. and China and as more job losses add to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic …
After an initial defeat by Hong Kong’s army of protesters, China has begun its revenge
A new proposal would increase China’s national security presence in Hong Kong and give more power to law enforcement.
No Employment Boom for Georgia After Reopening
Brian Kemp’s gamble on a quick reopening hasn’t spiked COVID-19 cases yet. Nor has it so far produced any employment gains.
Business as usual for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya
Arrogant, elegant, extravagant — call him what you want, Israel Adesanya is one of the most entertaining figures in fighting.
Cambodia slashes imports of live pigs
The government has reduced imports of live pigs from neighbouring countries by up to 70% to support local farmers to increase their production, according to a senior official of the General …
Democracy Fades in Malaysia as Old Order Returns to Power
Malaysia’s new government looks much like its scandal-stained old government. And under cover of the coronavirus, its opponents have been muzzled.