Both the U.S. and China have to “step up to the plate” and provide global leadership, during a time when the world’s poorest countries are in trouble because of the coronavirus pandemic, said a top …
Ad fraud rate in SEA drops, but finance remains vulnerable
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UOB launches training programme for its finance staff
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a three-month programme for its finance employees to equip them with soft and technical skills to advance in their careers.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Treasury sees Israel’s economy shrinking 7.2% in 2020
The Chief Economist at the Ministry of Finance sees Israel’s economy recovering more slowly than previously thought because of the Covid-19 crisis with the economy shrinking 7.2% in 2020, and the …
Finance Ministry: Economy may need five years to recover from crisis
One in which the country manages to dance with the virus and one in which there are extreme spikes in morbidity.
South Korea finalizes its plan to charge 20% tax on crypto gains
The government of South Korea has finalized its plan to charge a 20% tax on income generated from cryptocurrency transactions.The post South Korea finalizes its plan to charge 20% tax on crypto gains …
Myanmar to make civil service pensions compulsory under proposed legislation, report says
Myanmar will make pension contributions compulsory for the civil service under proposed legislation that is now with the Cabinet, according to the Myanmar Times, a local English language newspaper. U …
Iran hits hawkish US expert with symbolic sanctions
Iran on Sunday imposed symbolic sanctions on a hawkish former expert with the White House National Security Council, Iranian state media reported. A statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the …
World Bank to finance $202mn for Bangladesh’s food storage capacity
Eight public modern grain storage steel silo complexes for rice and wheat will be constructed in eight different districts …
Samsung crafts India comeback as anti-China wave surges
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is forging a comeback in India’s smartphone market with a new range of budget devices and a ramped-up online presence, aiming to recoup ground ceded to Chinese rivals such …