China vowed to nearly triple its wind and solar capacity during the next decade, as President Xi Jinping joined other world leaders at a UN climate summit focused on new emissions targets. Mr Xi’s ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Gets Turkmen Medal For Investments
Turkmenistan's autocratic leader has awarded Japanese ex-premier Shinzo Abe with a state medal, state media reported Saturday, after Tokyo invested heavily in the gas-rich country to counter China's ... ( read original story ...)
National Bank of Georgia takes new innovative steps in financial sector
We highly appreciate Turkmenistan's commitment to ideals of OIC - OIC SecGen Turkmenistan 15:15 Status of neutral state contributes to growth, strengthening of Turkmenistan's authority in int'l arena ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Shop King Struggles to Sell Billions in Property
Hong Kong property tycoon Tang Shing-bor is seeking to offload billions of dollars of real estate after an ill-timed expansion at the top of the market. ( read original story ...)
Israel, Bhutan establish formal relations
Israel and Bhutan announced Saturday the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries. The agreement will “open the path to greater cooperation and further strengthen relations ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia to test 800 schools for lead in drinking water | Charlotte Observer
Georgia is moving forward with plans to test for lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. The state Board of Education on Thursday approved hiring Research Triangle Institute for ... ( read original story ...)
QIIB partners with Ooredoo to launch QND offers on personal, car finance
QIIB has announced the launch of a comprehensive finance promotion on personal finance and car finance in partnership with Ooredoo as part of Qatar National Day celebrations ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s Jýsan Bank To Acquire Rival ATF Bank
Kazakhstan’s Jýsan Bank has agreed terms to take over ATF Bank as part of a divestment of family assets by ATF’s owner Galimzhan Yessenov. The two banks confirmed their deal in a statement to the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Largest Bank Snubs Ripple – Selects Stellar-based Blockchain for Cross Border Remittances
In an apparent snub to Ripple, Thailand’s oldest bank, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) says it will open a new cross border remittances corridor in partnership with Lightnet, a fintech company that uses ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan’s Turkmenhimiya extends tender for design, turnkey construction
Policy of Turkmenistan, based on principles of Neutrality, deserves universal recognition, respect - Executive Secretary of CIS Turkmenistan 15:30 Int'l conference on role of neutrality in maintenance ... ( read original story ...)