July 16, 2020: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia, along with five other Persian Gulf Arab states, announced a coordinated series of sanctions against three money transfer companies plus individuals in Turkey …
Uzbekistan to pay travellers $4500 if they catch coronavirus
The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan has come up with a novel way to attract tourism during these uncertain times – by promising a massive payout to visitors if they catch COVID-19 there. The Uzbek …
Uzbekistan will pay $4400 if you catch coronavirus on holiday
The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan has come up with a novel way to attract tourism during these uncertain times – by promising a massive payout to visitors if they catch COVID-19 there.
Iran says no Chabahar-Zahedan railway project deal with India
A deputy with the Iran Ports and Maritime Organisation Farhad Montaser said that Iran has not inked any deal with India regarding the railway line.
US, Allies Fear Lifting of Arms Embargo Could Embolden Iran, Its Proxies
The upcoming expiration of an international arms embargo on Iran has left the United States and its allies in the Middle East uneasy, fearing that the seemingly unavoidable outcome in October could …
Risen Energy inks EPC contract for a 250 MW project in Vietnam
Risen Energy Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300118) recently announced that the company will provide EPC services for Xinghai Group’s 4/5 project (totaling 250 MW) in Loc Ninh, Vietnam, and is expected to complete …
China-backed AIIB approves $100 million loan to Vietnam bank for COVID-19 response
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Friday it would lend $100 million to the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank to help the bank lend …
Japan launches tourism campaign despite rising Covid-19 cases
The Japanese government has vowed to press ahead with a contentious campaign to promote domestic tourism despite fears it could spread Covid-19 across the country. Under the “Go To” campaign, Shinzo …
The U.S. Needs to Make India a Bigger Trade Partner
Conflict between China and India has made it urgently necessary for the U.S. to deepen its economic integration with the latter country, through increased trade and investment. On June 15, 20 Indian …
Georgia’s Democratic mayors hit back at Kemp over mask mandates
I am not afraid of the city being sued,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms declared in pledging to challenge an executive order barring local requirements.