Portuguese Minister of State for Finance João Leão tested positive for COVID-19, his ministry announced on Saturday.
HSBC experiencing ‘a sense of optimism’ for growth in Qatar: Mostafawi
HSBC is experiencing a sense of optimism for growth in the country, says Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO in Qatar.
Fresh restrictions set to impact on economic recovery in Malaysia
Analysts are expected to shave as much as 1.5 percentage points off their forecasts for annual economic growth.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Can China Make Myanmar A Major Oil Nation?
Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master … Two countries linked by an energy source, China and Myanmar have become closer partners over …
Firms expand financial services amid pandemic
Companies continue to expand and innovate the delivery of financial services through digital channels amid the mobility restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADB, EIB to finance ‘blue economy’ investments
The Asian Development Bank has formed a partnership with the European Investment Bank to finance ocean economy investments in Asia and the Pacific.
India Central Bank Likely to Propose Stricter Rules for Shadow Banks: Sources
India’s central bank is likely to propose tightening rules on “shadow banks” in a bid to strengthen solvency and sustainability of a sector that has been showing signs of stress in recent years, two …
2021: Best Time To Buy Property In India?
This week on The Property Show, the leading industry experts, Renu Karnad, Managing Director of India’s biggest Housing Finance Company – HDFC, Amrita Farmahan, CEO of Global Private Client , Ambit …
China offers free Covid-19 vaccines, loans to Philippines as Wang Yi wraps up Southeast Asia tour
Analysts said Wang’s trip was timed to shore up alliances between China and its neighbours before Joe Biden becomes US president next week.
Dubai shop shut, 3 fined for flouting Covid safety rules
One outlet in Dubai was ordered shut, while three others were fined as authorities stepped up Covid safety inspections.The Dubai Economy said it ordered the closure of a business for not adhering to …