Hong Kong police made the first arrests under Beijing’s new national security law on Wednesday as the city greeted the anniversary of its handover to China with protesters fleeing water cannon. The …
Security law could hurt Hong Kong as global business hub
China’s imposition of its sweeping national security law on Hong Kong has already divided the business community. Now executives are anxiously waiting to see whether its implementation will undermine …
Wintermar Offshore (WINS:JK) Successfully Reschedules US$29 Million of Debt with IFC and DEG
Wintermar has concluded a rescheduling agreement with two major lenders, the International Finance Corporation (IFC … IFC Country Manager for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste. Mr Heribert Puetz, …
The Finance 202: Goldman Sachs says wearing face masks could save the economy
Public health officials agree face masks provide one of the simplest and most effective strategies to curb newly surging coronavirus infections. So now do many Republican leaders, except President …
World Bank to disburse $50 million loan to Georgia
The World Bank Group has approved a 45 million euro ($50.4 million) loan for Georgia to help the country mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Bank said that the loan was …
World Bank to disburse $50 million loan to Georgia
The World Bank Group has approved a 45 million euro ($50.4 million) loan for Georgia to help the country mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Bank said that the loan was …
The Finance 202: Goldman Sachs says wearing face masks could save the economy
Public health officials agree face masks provide one of the simplest and most effective strategies to curb newly surging coronavirus infections. So now do many Republican leaders, except President …
Laos to move on third Mekong dam project despite neighbours’ green concerns
Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries over its potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream, the Mekong River …
Laos to move on third Mekong dam project despite neighbours’ green concerns
Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries over its potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream, the Mekong River …
Dubai’s economy declined by 3.5% in Q1 amid Covid-19 crisis
Dubai’s economy declined by 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2020 as the emirate grappled with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This compares to a growth rate of 2.2 percent in 2019, …