The Senate’s Financial and Economic Committee, headed by Jamal Sarayreh, discussed on Thursday, with presidents of Jordan’s commerce chambers, the obstacles that impede entry of Jordanian products …
The Latest: Nepal seeks early supply of vaccines from India
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali made the request … address inequity and set America on a more sustainable financial course. Biden’s plan faces an uncertain future. Democrats have …
S. Korea continues to face economic uncertainty over COVID-19: govt report
South Korea continued to face economic uncertainty over the COVID-19 resurgence here, a government report said Friday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said in its monthly economic assessment …
SCB sets up fully-owned subsidiary in Myanmar
Siam Commercial Bank is setting up operations in Myanmar becoming the only Thai bank to operate a wholly-owned subsidiary in the neighbouring country.
Thai Central Bank Sees Virus Wave, Household Debt Biting Growth
Thailand’s central bank expects new restrictions imposed to contain the country’s biggest wave of coronavirus infections to slow economic recovery this year.
U.S. Sanctions Two Financial Institutions Under Khamenei’s Control Involved in Terrorism and Harming Iranians
On Wednesday, the United States Treasury Department sanctioned Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) and Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO), plus their …
Vietnam Holding shares at new high after 8% NAV gain in December
Vietnam Holding Limited said 23 out of the 25 stocks in is portfolio rose in December as the mood among the country’s population remained upbeat. NAV rose by 8.2%, taking the ga …
Philippines’ dollar reserves hit new record
The Philippines’ dollar reserves reached a new all-time high as of end-2020, the central bank said on Friday. GROSS international reserves (GIR) — which shield the country from liquidity shocks — …
BSP to prioritize financial stability as pandemic continues
THE CENTRAL BANK will prioritize financial stability as the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on Friday. “Supervisory priority areas …
Philippines raising P70 billion for unprogrammed COVID-19 vaccine funds
The Department of Finance (DOF) is raising P70 billion for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines by securing loans to cover the unprogrammed appropriations under the total P82.5-billion budget for the …