The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory …
Ensuring social harmony through sport and play: KfW is providing EUR 25 million of financial support to Syrian refugee children
Social cohesion between the Turkish population and Syrian refugees to be strengthened In cooperation with the European Union (EU), KfW has committed around EUR 25 million for the construction of sport …
New leader of Japan’s FSA well versed in global affairs
TOKYO — Ryozo Himino is set to take the initiative in updating the administration and regulation of Japanese finance in line with global trends as new chief of the Financial Services Agency.
MCC Holding (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited — Moody’s affirms CMGC and MCC’s Baa1 issuer ratings; outlook stable
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Baa1 issuer ratings of China Metallurgical Group Corporation (CMGC) and its key subsidiary, Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. (MCC). In addition, Moody …
Brunei postpones implementation of entry, exit charges to Oct 1 – Awang Tengah
Brunei Darussalam has decided to postpone the implementation of entry and exit charges at land border checkpoints to Oct 1 following a request from the Sarawak government.
UAE launches start-up operations at first nuclear power plant
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has begun start-up operations in the initial unit of its first nuclear power plant, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Saturday.
UK considering a coin to commemorate India’s Mahatma Gandhi
Britain is considering minting a coin to commemorate India’s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, the Treasury said on Saturday, amid growing interest in recognizing the contributions of minorities.
Brunei postpones entry, exit fees at Sarawak border
The fees were to have been charged beginning today. Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said today that he had recently sent a letter to the Brunei government asking for the …
Turkey: 1.2M families get financial aid during pandemic
Government has extended assistance worth almost $4.3B to vulnerable citizens since March, says minister – Anadolu Agency …
Japan warns against ‘rapid’ rise in the yen, discusses response
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen’s recent rise as “rapid” on Friday, signalling concern that a strong currency could add pain to an export-led economy already in recession because …