Spaniard Alejandro Cao de Benós found his calling in socialist North Korea – not least because of a shared ideology – and is keen to clear misconceptions about the health of the hermit kingdom and its …
Iran extends business closure till end of May
Iran President Hassan Rouhani announced reopening the businesses in the country after Ramadan. Regarding the reopening of religious and holy places, the President said that after Ramadan they are supp …
Turkey continues to oust Kurdish mayors, replace with trustees
Four mayors have been detained in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeast, the latest in ongoing efforts by the government to suppress Kurdish political participation in the country.
Hong Kong Returnees Say Quarantine Unfairly Targets South Africa
Several Hong Kong residents who returned from South Africa this week lashed out at the government’s decision to put them in quarantine camps, saying the move is unfair given South Africa’s low rate of …
This Is The Missile-Spoofer China Is Trying To Keep Off Of Taiwan’s Warships
China in May 2020 objected to a seemingly more mundane Taiwanese acquisition program. But the details help to frame Beijing’s own military priorities. China aims to sink Taiwanese warships. And it …
Taiwan Semiconductor’s $12 billion Arizona investment seen as a ‘big deal’ in tech world
A $12 billion advanced chip factory to be staffed by 1,600 employees will take years to develop and promises to propel Arizona as a technology leader.
Analysis of Maldives’ Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Sectors 2020: COVID-19 Impact Assessment – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The outbreak of the Coronavirus in 2020 is having a significant impact on …
Taiwan chipmaker plans to build $12 billion plant in Phoenix, create more than 1,600 jobs
A Taiwan-based maker of silicon chips intends to build a major manufacturing plant in Phoenix that could bring more than 1,600 jobs, Gov. Doug Ducey confirmed late Thursday.
Bahrain becomes first country to offer Covid-19 test results by WhatsApp
As global lockdowns begin to lift, Bahrain is taking a series of steps to prepare for the next phase of the crisis.
FAB, Bahrain Clear sign depository agent custodian agreement
The agreement is in line with Bahrain Clear’s efforts to enhance post-trade services and expand outreach to regional and global investors.