Newly-assigned Chairman of Vietnam Airlines Đặng Ngọc Hòa speaks at the shareholders’ meeting held in Hà Nội on Monday. — Photo Vietnam Airlines HÀ NỘI — Đặng Ngọc Hòa has been named as the Chairman …
‘Pakistan can add $12bn to its export proceeds by 2024’
Pakistan can increase its exports by up to $12 billion by 2024 even after taking into account disruptions due to Covid-19, according to the International Trade Centre’s latest export potential …
Hong Kong’s Most Brazen Arrest Yet
As Hong Kong began to absorb the gravity of a new national-security law forced upon it by Beijing, Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, told a reporter that the city’s residents needn’t worry. The …
Hong Kong Banks May Suspend Accounts Of Officials Sanctioned By US
Banks in Hong Kong are keeping a close eye on the accounts of local government officials who have been slapped with U.S. sanctions — and are researching whether they must suspend …
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance moves back into Hong Kong market
The value of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly under pressure nearing the either forced sale or ban of its most valuable asset.
China sends fighter jets toward Taiwan during highest-level US visit to the island in 40 years
Chinese fighter jets cross the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday as US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited the island.
Bahrain’s government revenue down 29 percent in first half of 2020
Bahrain’s government revenue fell 29 percent in the first half of 2020 on the back of low oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s state news agency said on Monday. The Gulf country’s …
Georgia business owner charged for hoarding face masks and price gouging
A 22-year-old from Stockbridge is accused of hoarding more than 200,000 face masks and price gouging, in violation of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Anderson County moves forward with Palestine Civic Center purchase
Anderson County Commissioners Monday approved the plat and survey for the Palestine Civic Center. The county plans to turn the building, which has stood empty for nearly two years, into …
Lebanon’s prime minister and his entire cabinet have resigned following last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut
Business Insider’s Ryan Pickrell previously reported that the explosion registered as a magnitude 3.3 earthquake. Several people have been detained for questioning over the blast, including the head …