RAMALLAH Palestine’s Ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League, Diab al-Louh, said Wednesday that Palestinian authorities …
New development director the right fit
Taking the reins in May, Lisa Denton, Palestine’s new executive director of the Economic Development Corporation, has already negotiated several big projects that include housing and retail …
The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
Israel signs agreement with Moderna for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Israel has signed an agreement with Moderna Inc for the future purchase of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. “Israel has signed with the company …
North Korea’s Actions ‘Just the Beginning,’ Lankov Says
Andrei Lankov, professor at Kookmin University in Seoul and director of Korea Risk Group, talks about the tension between the two Koreas. North Korea destroyed a liaison office with South Korea and …
THE INVESTORS HAVE BEEN PLEASED TO CHANGE INVESTMENT FORUMS TO ONLINE MEETINGS
THE INVESTORS HAVE BEEN PLEASED TO CHANGE INVESTMENT FORUMS TO ONLINE MEETINGS. The coronavirus pandemic compelled the fina …
Economic Fallout: Why Central Asia Is Still Struggling to Survive the Coronavirus
So far, the medical impact of the pandemic in Central Asia appears to have been contained but there has been widespread damage throughout the country.
IFC, partners sign $89 million energy project deal for Afghanistan
(MENAFN – Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL owk): a member of the World Bank Group, and partners have signed the debt financing package for Afghanistan ‘s first long-term public-private partnership, a …
South Korea’s Finance Minister Confirms Plan to Tax Cryptocurrency
Although scant on details, South Korea’s finance minister has confirmed that taxes will be imposed on cryptocurrency in the country …
Foreign Investment In Iran In 2019 Dropped To Lowest Level In 17 Years
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest report says foreign direct investment (FDI) in Iran has dropped by 36.5 percent in 2019 compared with the previous year.