Thailand’s economy saw its biggest annual contraction in 22 years and a record quarterly fall in the April-June period, as the coronavirus pandemic and restriction measures hit tourism, exports and …
Vietnam’s Government Endorses FPT Software’s Blockchain Platform, Pushing for National Digital Transformation
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications announced the launch of FPT Software’s akaChain as part of its digital transformation program.
Japan’s record economic plunge wipes out Abe era gains
Japan was hit by its biggest economic slump on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic emptied shopping malls and crushed demand for cars and other exports, bolstering the case for …
Remittances to Pakistan Hit Record High Due to Subdued Haj Spending
Remittances from Pakistani workers employed abroad hit the highest level for a single month in July, officials said on Monday, increasing 36.5% year on year, mostly thanks to less spending on Haj …
Kazakhstan’s Journey Towards Economic Diversification
A friend decided, as a Covid distraction, to eat only cabbage. He loved cabbage, always had. Boiled, fried, steamed, microwaved, he enjoyed the versatility of cabbage, and the 400 varieties from which …
India, Nepal to hold review mechanism dialogue on ongoing projects today
India and Nepal are expected to hold a review mechanism dialogue via video conferencing on Monday to take stock of the progress of ongoing projects in Nepal.
Saudi Sovereign Fund Said to Hire Ex-Morgan Stanley Risk Officer
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund hired a former chief risk officer at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Feta Zabeli, as it expands its international portfolio, according to people familiar …
Saudi Arabia’s PIF trades its way to profits on stock market resilience
PIF weighed into global equity markets with nearly $8bln of investment in a range of US and European blue chip stocks …
Ctrl2GO Concludes Partnership With Saudi Arabia For Maintaining The Country’s Strategic Assets
The Ctrl2GO global provider of predictive analytics and maintenance services has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia. The framework of the partnershi …
Shift under way in Saudi Arabia towards e-commerce and digital transactions
buoyed by the efforts of the Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA) to encourage its development and rising demand for innovative solutions. Topical issues examined include the steps finance companies …