China is unhappy with Nepal after some media publications disclosed the procurement price of Sinopharm vaccine amounting to around 10 per dose which Kathmandu …
Dozens killed in northern Yemen as battle for strategic city of Marib flares
Renewed battles between government forces and Huthi rebels over the strategic city of Marib in northern Yemen have left 47 dead, including 16 pro-government forces, military sources said Saturday. The …
The B3W plan and Pakistan
Pakistan considers B3W an investment opportunity but expects no political strings or maneuvering T he Group of Seven (G-7) recently announced a plan to launch a $40 trillion programme —Build Back a …
Digital payment providers in Hong Kong offer more goodies to lure consumers to platforms for HK$5,000 e-voucher scheme as finance chief warns merchants to play straight
Digital payment providers have ramped up rewards and discounts to tempt consumers to their platforms for the government’s HK$5,000 (US$650) electronic voucher roll-out, while Hong Kong’s finance …
Digital payment providers in Hong Kong offer more goodies to lure consumers to platforms for HK$5,000 e-voucher scheme as finance chief warns merchants to play straight
Digital payment providers have ramped up rewards and discounts to tempt consumers to their platforms for the government’s HK$5,000 (US$650) electronic voucher roll-out, while Hong Kong’s finance …
Hong Kong placed 7th in IMD world competitiveness rankings
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday welcomed a renowned world report that ranked Hong Kong seventh in terms of annual competitiveness of world …
Sohar launches escrow accounts for real estate in Oman
Leading Omani bank Sohar International (formerly Bank Sohar) has introduced escrow accounts for the country’s real estate sector as part of its efforts to boost investor confidence whilst facilitating …
Dubai Future Foundation Launch Report On Cyber Risk Scenarios In Banking And Finance
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with the Future Foresight and Decision-Making Support Center at Dubai Police, launched its latest report t …
HSF Hires Ex-Linklaters Veteran In Dubai
Herbert Smith Freehills has hired a former Linklaters veteran as a partner in its Dubai office, to cover Middle East infrastructure activity. Project finance specialist Sarosh Mewawalla has been in …
Saudi Arabia wins best Sovereign Public Debt Office in ME
According to SPA, Saudi Arabia obtained the Best Sovereign Public Debt Office in the Middle East and the Most Impressive Emerging Market Issuer Award …