SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister said on Thursday the government will buy properties to convert them into public housing to address a shortage of rental homes across the nation ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea to increase public housing to address rental home shortages
SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister on Thursday said the government will buy properties to convert them into public housing to fast address a shortage of rental homes across the ... ( read original story ...)
In New Iran Sanctions, US Targets Khamenei-Controlled Foundation
The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Iran, specifically targeting an organization ... and 50 subsidiaries of the foundation in sectors including mining and finance, freezing many of ... ( read original story ...)
Maximum Pressure, Minimal Success: Why the United States Needs a Reset with Iran
These demands included additional concessions on Iran’s nuclear activities ... a campaign of sanctions targeting Iranian trade and financial institutions. The problem with this strategy ... ( read original story ...)
US slaps Iran-related sanctions on Khamenei-linked foundation
The latest blacklistings fall as President Trump, who has taken a hard line on Iran, is set to leave office on Jan 3. ( read original story ...)
Watchdog on its toes over pandemic-induced financial risk contagion
MANILA, Philippines — The financial industry watchdog is watchful of potential spread of financing risks from one sector to another that can make fixing the damage caused by coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Merrill Lynch Japan Finance GK — Moody’s affirms Bank of America’s ratings, outlook remains stable
Moody's affirms Bank of America's ratings, outlook remains stableRead the full article at Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports nearly back at pre-COVID levels
Japan's exports almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels in October amid stronger demand from all regions except Europe. Exports fell 0.2% in October from a year earlier, according to Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
OP-ED: How can Bangladesh benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative?
BRI projects hold high promises, but the outcome will depend on how Bangladesh plans and executes these projects ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh secures US$256.5m from Green Climate Fund
Bangladesh has received $256.5m from the global Green Climate Fund to promote private sector investment through large scale adoption of energy-efficient technologies in the textile and garment sectors ... ( read original story ...)