DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade a directive to propose a liquified natural gas (LNG) power project being …
AMLC: Pandemic causes rise in financial crimes
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) yesterday warned banks and other financial institutions that money launderers and perpetrators of financial crimes are taking advantage …
Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator posts record first-half profit amid a flurry of mega IPOs, higher turnover
The operator of Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported record first-half and quarterly profit on the back of rising market turnover and a wave of mainland Chinese tech giants seeking listings in the city …
Kuwait Can’t Pay Salaries Beyond October, Minister Tells Parliament
(Bloomberg) — Kuwait has 2 billion dinars ($6.6 billion) worth of liquidity in its Treasury and not enough cash to cover state salaries beyond October, Finance Minister Barak Al-Sheetan said.The …
Stakes Rising in Oman for Regional Financial Aid
Potential assistance for Oman from wealthier neighbors in the Gulf may not be quite the turning point it was for Bahrain two years ago.Oman’s bondholders are hoping it obtains a similar lifeline, and …
IFC, CBA to launch digital payments in Azerbaijan
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) to launch digital payments in the country as part …
Agreement offers 30% subsidy in Jordan for installing solar heaters, panels
AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy’s Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) on Tuesday signed agreements to finance the second phase of a cooperation programme with local associations …
Jordan cabinet allocates $1.89mln for UNRWA-run schools
… Kingdom’s ongoing contributions to support the agency that is suffering financial challenges and accumulative debt to enable it to continue playing its UN-mandated role. In 2019, UNRWA Jordan …
Jordan- King visits JHCO’s Ghabawi warehouses
(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN — His Majesty King … launched this year to deliver in-kind and financial assistance to people around the Kingdom, he said. Highlighting the JHCO’s work at …
Sri Lanka- Softlogic Finance PLC strengthens its Senior Leadership Team
Softlogic Finance PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of key members to its Senior Leadership Team. Roger Rozairo joins as its new Chief Operating Officer; Ivon Brohier, as its new Chief Financ …