A hedge fund industry group says Hong Kong continues to attract new firms, downplaying speculation that money managers are fleeing the city over China’s attempt to enact a national security law in the …
In India’s China policy, a mix of three approaches | Opinion
India’s scepticism about China runs farther and deeper than many others, dating back to the late 1950s and especially the 1962 war. Despite a return to full diplomatic ties in the late 1970s, …
Singapore Won’t Feast on Hong Kong’s Fund Famine
The two archrivals of Asian finance have competed so intensely for so long that it’s impossible to believe that Hong Kong’s fading autonomy and the resumption of anti-government protests isn’t filling …
Lebanon Protests Reignite as Pound Plunges on Black Market
Nationwide protests over deteriorating living conditions reignited in Lebanon as the currency plunged further on the black market despite government efforts to stem the decline.Angry demonstrators …
Crisis talks in Lebanon as currency plunges to new depths
Lebanon’s government held crisis talks Friday after the country’s currency plumbed record lows on the black market, triggering a night of angry protests over the worst recession in decades. An …
Motor racing-Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan GPs cancelled for 2020
This year’s Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese Formula One Grands Prix have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday. Formula One had already cancelled four other races, …
China-US tensions drive Beijing’s push of yuan in belt and road nations, but challenges remain
China is stepping up efforts to internationalise the yuan among Southeast Asian nations under its Belt and Road Initiative, but the currency’s use in global trade is still limited.
Turkey Posts Current-Account Deficit for Fifth Month in April
Turkey’s current account remained in deficit in April as exports again dropped faster than imports amid a global economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The current-account balance — …
Jura Announces Closing of Running Finance Facility
Jura Energy Corporation (“Jura”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spud Energy Pty Limited (“SEPL”), has entered into.
Pakistan’s Khan ‘Calling the Shots’ With Army Support, Aide Says
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is “calling the shots” while the military is playing a supporting role as the government confronts challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic to threats from neighboring …