After years on the fringes, Shi’ite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is back — on the streets and in the corridors of power.
Myanmar army ‘tightens grip’ on multibillion jade trade: Report
Myanmar’s military has further tightened its grip on the country’s jade trade, using the industry to finance the February 1 coup that plunged the country into turmoil, a new report released on Tuesday …
THAI extends leave without pay
Thai Airways International (THAI) is extending its leave-without-pay (LWOP) scheme for another 12 months, as the ailing flag carrier continues to struggle to meet its financial obligations.
Thailand loses 550,000 tourism jobs in second quarter after new virus wave
Thailand lost 550,000 tourism jobs in the second quarter, a private industry group said on Tuesday, as the tourism-reliant economy struggles with a third wave of coronavirus infections. Thailand’s …
Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions
Until Southeast Asian nations achieve widespread vaccination distribution, they will continue to struggle with periodic outbreaks and lockdowns.
Joe Biden faces intense cross currents in Iran policy
Even if the administration succeeds in putting the nuclear deal back together, Biden will still face the challenge of finding a way to further rein in the Iranians — a step the country’s new president …
EBRD and Aklease expand climate finance in Turkey
EBRD providing €25 million loan to Aklease; Funding under EU-backed TurSEFF III expand local enterprises’ access to climate finance; Energy efficiency and climate resilience t …
EBRD: Turkey’s economy to expand 5.5 percent in 2021
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) estimates that Turkey’s economy is likely to expand by 5.5 percent in current year and 4 …
European bank backs green investments by SMEs in Turkey
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces €25M fund for Turkish firm Aklease – Anadolu Agency …
Turkey economy to grow 5.5% in 2021 with tourism boost, EBRD says
Turkey’s economy should grow at a 5.5% pace this year, a bit more than previously expected, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on Tuesday citing a strong rebound from the …