Hong Kong’s GDP is forecast to contract by 5.5% this year in the wake of its anti-government protests and the coronavirus outbreak, says Martin Rasmussen of Capital Economics. However, he says that …
US tells China not to interfere with its journalists in Hong Kong
The US on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other issues. The two sides have …
Brunei to allow popular night market open for business with safety measures
With the lifting of some restrictions announced by the government, some restaurants, cafes, food courts and food stalls across the country began their operations while imposing social distancing in …
Taiwan Semi Has Not Received Any Assurance On US License For Huawei Tech Sale
Keith Krach, the US State Department undersecretary, stated that Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) has not yet been given any assurances that it will receive a license to sell US technology to Huawei, the …
Trip of a lifetime with no end in sight — life on small boats stuck at sea
Around 10,000 small boats, sailed by families, couples and individuals, ply the oceans each year. But in 2020, they’re stuck at sea because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out how they’re coping while …
Bahrain keen to strengthen ties with US oil companies
He was taking part in a YouTube interview hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain. Shaikh Mohammed said he highly appreciated the meeting organised by the chamber in co-operation with …
Qatar- QSE-listed firms seen to have strong capital, business modules
Companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) have strong capital and sound business module, which support them in mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Sheikh Hamad bin …
Mongolia throws fresh power curveball at Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has been surprised by a new Mongolian government plan to build a state-owned power station for the Oyu Tolgoi mine.
What’s Behind The Ouster Of Nazarbaev’s Powerful Daughter In Kazakhstan?
Darigha Nazarbaeva, the influential daughter of first Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev and officially next in line to rule Kazakhstan, was surprisingly dismissed as Senate speaker and thrown out …
Kazakhstan: Would-be opposition political parties to get leg-up
Kazakhstan has made a token gesture toward political diversity by adopting rules to give non-ruling parties in parliament more of a say. The prospect of actual opposition groups getting into …