With new revisions and supplements to the Law on State Audit, the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) is expected to greatly help to improve the transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management …
At least 322 Fintech Firms are Now Based in Indonesia including Digital Payments, Online Lending Platforms: Report
At least 322 Fintech firms are now based in Indonesia including digital payments, online lending platforms: report.
Indonesia Gets First Batch of Covid Vaccine From China’s Sinovac
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccine ordered from China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd. arrived in Indonesia, marking a new phase in the country’s fight against Southeast Asia’s worst outbreak.
Food security research grants available to Filipinos
Filipinos may now apply for research grants on accelerating transformation through agricultural innovation in Southeast Asia with a focus on food security during the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic …
Qatar- QLM looks to boost shareholder value on its competitive lead
QLM Life & Medical Insurance Company has announced its initial public offering (IPO) of 210mn shares, representing 60% of the shares of the company. QLM’s shares are worth QR3.15 per offer share, or a …
Behind the feud between Turquoise Hill and Rio Tinto over copper mine in Mongolia
Disputes over delays, cost overruns and financing plans between Canadian miner’s minority shareholders and majority owner-operator Rio have spilled into the open in recent months …
In Georgia Senate runoffs, banks go all in for Republicans
Banking trade organizations are usually cautious about making endorsements. But with Democrats winning the White House and control of Congress on the line in the two races, some groups are pouring in …
Georgia Joins Other Jurisdictions Where COVID-19 Business Income Claims Fail
Surviving businesses have looked to their business insurance policies to try to recover the income they lost, but a recent ruling in Georgia indicates businesses will need to look elsewhere for …
Oman plans more labour reforms and new taxes – foreign minister
The country also has plans to extend visa-free arrival for up to 30 days for citizens of more than 100 countries …
Oman to enact labour, taxation and subsidy reforms, says minister
Oman plans to amend labour laws, introduce new taxation and end some “long-standing” subsidies while ensuring that low-income families are protected, the Gulf Arab state’s foreign minister said on …