China’s current power grab in Hong Kong that virtually erases the ex-British colony’s self-governing status scares many Southeast Asian countries and nowhere are fears more palpable than in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Richest Man Has a Plan to Save the Virus-Stricken World
South Sudan, for example, has just four ventilators for a population of 12 million—but the world’s richest country is shor …
Locusts Pose a Bigger Economic Threat to Pakistan Than the Virus
Swarms of locusts spreading across Pakistan are emerging as a bigger threat to the economy than the coronavirus pandemic, with the pests threatening farm output, livelihoods and food security.
Japan wants manufacturing back from China, but breaking up supply chains is hard to do
When Japanese firm Iris Ohyama agreed in April to begin producing much-needed face masks in Japan, it marked a win for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who wants to bring manufacturing back from China.
Can the U.S. End China’s Control of the Global Supply Chain?
The trade war amplified calls in the U.S. and elsewhere for reducing dependence on China for strategic goods. Now, the pandemic has politicians vowing to take action.
With China’s Economy Battered By Pandemic, Millions Return To The Land For Work
Measures to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic have devastated China’s economy, shutting factories and urban jobs that millions of migrant workers depend upon. Many now seek jobs in their villages.
Salvus Reports on Cyprus Investment Funds
SALVUS Funds, as key provider of fund services in Cyprus, have summarized the Statistics Department of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) data release of May 2020 for Investment Funds based in Cyprus.
UK $2 bln lawsuit against Barclays over Qatar financing begins
For Barclays Plc, the memories of the financial crisis and its rescue by Qatari investors just won’t go away. When Barclays tried to avoid state bailout during the credit crunch more than a decade ago …
SMEs key to Qatar’s economic diversification: Bassel Gamal
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly in areas such as innovation, efficiency, job creation and international competitiveness, all of which are key to Qatar’s economic …
Henrikh Mkhitaryan opens up on how controversial super-agent Mino Raiola carries out his business
The 31-year-old has worked with Raiola since moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2013, and is among an extensive list of clients which boasts some of the sport’s most memorable names.