China’s banking regulator imposed new restrictions on banks and financial institutions working with online microlenders including those led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co., dealing further blows to one of …
Frozen: Winter storm brings Palestine to a stand still
Despite local preparations going into the weekend’s predictions of winter mix of snow and ice, Palestine and Anderson County residents had no idea the harsh realities they would endure throughout …
Lebanon appoints new judge to lead Beirut blast investigation – justice minister
A member of Lebanese army walks past the rubble at the site of Tuesday’s blast in Beirut’s port area, Lebanon August 7, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH ” …
Central Bank updates rules for export proceeds & conversion of them into Sri Lanka Rupees
The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has issued rules as published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2215/39 in respect of receipt of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion of such …
Sri Lanka To Buy 10 Million Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine From Serum Institute of India
The Indian Army and the Russian military have also agreed to provide supplies of vaccines to the Sri Lankan military.
How Hushpuppi laundered funds for North Korean hackers from bank – US govt
The United States Government has accused Instagram influencer, Ramon Abbas, alias Hushpuppi who wowed the internet with pictures of his clothes, cars, …
The US will not undertake a hasty or disorderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that the US will not undertake a hasty or disorderly withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, and stressed that violence must decrease in the war-torn country …
Myanmar’s minorities join protest in show of unity against coup
Despite misgivings about Aung San Suu Kyi’s commitment to autonomy, ethnic groups stress the need to save democracy.
Vietnam targets 1.5 mln businesses in private sector
Vietnam plans on having 1.3-1.5 million businesses by 2025, a target requiring a strong growth surge over the next five years.
Foreigner hits pay dirt with unusual business in Vietnam
American Aric Austin founded MyStorage, the pioneer of the self-storage industry in Vietnam, and quickly fulfilled an unmet need in the market.