Relations between the United States and China have worsened over the last few years. The trade tariffs, the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong security law, the closure of consulates, and China’s …
Nepal govt’s decision to recommend Sushil Bhatt as CEO of Office of the Investment Board sparks criticism
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is likely to appoint Sushil Bhatt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the “Office of the Investment Board”, who has close links with foreign companies including …
Multiple bombs explode outside jail compound in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad
Sohrab Qaderi, a provincial council member in Jalalabad, said a huge car bomb explosion was followed by at least two smaller bomb blasts outside a government-run prison.
Philippines Puts Capital Manila Back on a Stricter Lockdown
The Philippines will put its capital Manila back on a stricter lockdown starting Tuesday as coronavirus cases surged more than fivefold after easing its curbs in June.
Duterte: No more money for food, financial assistance
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday evening again claimed that the Philippines has no more money for financial assistance for the poor, as he said the savings of the country are only for a drizzle and …
Japan’s Finance Ministry: Govt, BOJ to work together as needed while examining market moves
Bank of Japan (BOJ) and Financial Services Agency (FSA), a top currency official Okamura said that the govt and BOJ …
Bangladesh aims to revive pandemic-hit tourism
Bangladesh is exploring ways to kick-start tourism in line with the health and safety protocols after the coronavirus pandemic laid waste to the industry, inflicting billions of takas in losses.
SocGen shuts Singapore trade commodity desk after Hin Leong hit
Societe Generale is closing its trade commodity finance unit in Singapore after the collapse of Hin Leong Trading prompted the bank to halt fresh funding to such firms in the region.. Read more at …
Ski Dubai, Dubai Sports Council to host first snow sports competition following COVID-19 closures
The inaugural event will be one of the first snow sports competition in the world to be held with social distancing measures in place …
Dubai Courier App Raises Funds for Saudi Arabia Expansion
Fetchr secured at least $15 million in fresh funding to expand in Saudi Arabia as part of a turnaround plan that saved the Dubai-based courier app from collapse.