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US tech clampdown widens to 32 firms across Asia and Middle East

The United States on Friday penalized two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker SMIC, including them among 32 entities that were added to the Commerce Department’s restricted trade list, according to a US government posting. Twenty-three of the 32 were in China. GMC Semiconductor Technology (Wuxi) Co and Jicun Semiconductor Technology were placed on the list, formally known as…

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Exclusive | Binance founder CZ: Hong Kong can rival US as crypto hub, but its future hinges on speed

Exclusive | Binance founder CZ: Hong Kong can rival US as crypto hub, but its future hinges on speed

Hong Kong has the conditions to become a major hub for virtual assets, rivalling markets like the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but the city’s regulators must act swiftly to realise its potential, according to Zhao Changpeng, founder and largest shareholder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. In an exclusive interview with the South China…

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Hong Kong stablecoin rules to upgrade city’s trade-finance role: UAE digital banker

Hong Kong stablecoin rules to upgrade city’s trade-finance role: UAE digital banker

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance marks a significant milestone, as cross-border payments using the cryptocurrency can facilitate trade-finance flows between Hong Kong, mainland China and global markets such as the Middle East, according to the CEO of Zand, an AI-powered fintech and financial-services group in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Future development under the ordinance could…

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UAE and China Forge Unstoppable Aviation Collaboration, Accelerating Growth in Technological Advancements, Groundbreaking Manufacturing, and Regulatory Transformation

UAE and China Forge Unstoppable Aviation Collaboration, Accelerating Growth in Technological Advancements, Groundbreaking Manufacturing, and Regulatory Transformation

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » UAE and China Forge Unstoppable Aviation Collaboration, Accelerating Growth in Technological Advancements, Groundbreaking Manufacturing, and Regulatory Transformation Sunday, July 27, 2025 A time-honored even tome-proven aviation partnership between the United Arab Emirates and China gain new comprehensive momentum grounded on ingenuity, manufacturing excellence and a set of strategic regulatory convergence….

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UAE, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, And More Revolutionize Travel Rewards With Etihad Guest Miles, Unlocking Seamless Earning Opportunities Through Revolut

UAE, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, And More Revolutionize Travel Rewards With Etihad Guest Miles, Unlocking Seamless Earning Opportunities Through Revolut

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » UAE, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, And More Revolutionize Travel Rewards With Etihad Guest Miles, Unlocking Seamless Earning Opportunities Through Revolut Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Loyalty programme Etihad Guest and digital payment platform Revolut have unveiled a new way for people to earn and use their miles while living abroad in…

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Good news for UAE expats: No Dh26.25 fee for sending money to India, UK, 4 other countries, Emirates NBD clarifies | World News

Good news for UAE expats: No Dh26.25 fee for sending money to India, UK, 4 other countries, Emirates NBD clarifies | World News

Emirates NBD confirmed that its DirectRemit transfers to India, UK, Philippines, Pakistan, Egypt, and Sri Lanka will remain free of charge despite the upcoming Dh26.25 fee for other countries/ (Image composite: Emirates NBD) Emirates NBD has addressed recent customer concerns regarding international money transfer fees, assuring that its popular DirectRemit service will continue to offer…

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Thailand Joins UAE, Mexico, Sri Lanka, UK, India In Australia’s New Travel Advisory Over Crime And Social Unrest,Warns Tourists

Thailand Joins UAE, Mexico, Sri Lanka, UK, India In Australia’s New Travel Advisory Over Crime And Social Unrest,Warns Tourists

Home » Australia Travel News » Thailand Joins UAE, Mexico, Sri Lanka, UK, India In Australia’s New Travel Advisory Over Crime And Social Unrest,Warns Tourists Saturday, June 28, 2025 Australia has issued a new travel advisory, urging tourists to exercise heightened caution when visiting Thailand, the UAE, Mexico, Sri Lanka, the UK, and…

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Germany, United Kingdom, UAE, China, Singapore: Top Global Travel & Tourism Fairs in 2025 Showcase Industry Innovations and Opportunities

Germany, United Kingdom, UAE, China, Singapore: Top Global Travel & Tourism Fairs in 2025 Showcase Industry Innovations and Opportunities

Home » Travel News Pick » Germany, United Kingdom, UAE, China, Singapore: Top Global Travel & Tourism Fairs in 2025 Showcase Industry Innovations and Opportunities Thursday, June 26, 2025 The year 2025 is set to be a transformative one for the global travel and tourism industry as major international fairs will take place across the…

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