People of this generation may not believe it, but there was a time when I started the journey from Teroghada upazila at midnight and travelled the 34 kilometres to Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna …
Brac Bank receives Global SME Finance Awards
Brac Bank has received a Global SME Finance Awards in the silver category of SME Bank of the Year – Asia. This is the second consecutive year that Brac Bank has been awarded with this accolade, says a …
Pakistan seeks to reform int’l investment regime
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the formation of a working group of experts for reforming Pakistan’s international investment regime. The group, an initiative of Special Assistant to the Prime …
Indonesian president signs contentious jobs bill: CNN Indonesia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed new contentious jobs measures into law, news publication CNN Indonesia reported late on Monday, citing finance ministry official Yustinus Prastowo.
China’s regulators conduct regulatory talks with Ant Group’s top executives
Four of China’s top finance regulators conducted regulatory talk with Ant Group’s top executives including founder Jack Ma on Monday, China’s securities regulator said in a statement. BEIJING, Nov 2 …
Estee Lauder Says Tourists Are Back Buying Duty-Free in China
Estee Lauder Cos. sees a revival in China’s tourism — a promising sign in a critical growth market for international brands.
Macao Gambling Revenue Tumbled 72% in October, but It’s the Best Month Since January
Macao casinos had their best month since January as China’s Golden Week holiday brought more visitors to the gambling mecca. But with wagering revenue still down 72.5% from a year ago, according to …
Armenian Ministry of Finance expects increase in tax revenues by end of 2020
The Armenian Ministry of Finance expects an increase in tax revenues by the end of 2020, Finance Minister Atom Janjughazyan said on Monday, presenting the draft state budget for 2021 to parliamentary …
Armenian economy to slash by 6.8% in 2020
Armenian economy will decline by 6.8% by the end of 2020, but it is expected to increase to a positive growth of 4.8% in 2021, Finance Minister Atom Janjughazyan said on Monday, presenting the draft …
Yerevan Court Releases Nephew of Former Armenian Finance Minister on 30 Million AMD Bail
Yerevan’s Court of General Jurisdiction, on October 29, released Karen Khachatryan, the nephew of former Armenian Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan, on 30 million AMD ($60,760) bail.