India's economy depends on the work of 100 million internal migrants, whose livelihoods were considered most vulnerable to the coronavirus. Now, a growing number of online programs are offering ... ( read original story ...)
Can Joe Biden Really Salvage the Iran Deal?
According to a Sept. 29 report by Bloomberg, the White House is considering designating Iran’s entire financial system subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13902. Such a move would ... ( read original story ...)
Fintech collaboration seen to attract Qatari FDI to Philippines
Collaboration in financial technology (fintech) between Qatar and the Philippines is among the areas that would spur the influx of more Qatari foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sets new rules on payments systems
Indonesia's central bank on Friday announced new regulations on payment systems to try to consolidate existing rules, with new requirements on share ownership and capital that could impact firms ... ( read original story ...)
US’ Pompeo touts arms sales to Taiwan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday touted US President Donald Trump’s arms sales to Taiwan as he underscored how the administration has supported allies and friends worldwide. “We’ve stood ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar-GCC agreement: A victory for measured diplomacy
Qatar’s reliance on international law and diplomacy paved the way for the amicable resolution of the Gulf crisis. ( read original story ...)
‘Best stimulus’: UAE-Qatar trade restart to boost regional investments
The UAE's decision to resume trade relations with Qatar has been received with great optimism among the business community here, as the historic deal is poised to see resumption of previous investment ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi carves path out of US partisan politics with Qatar detente
Saudi relationship became tied up in US partisan politics on Trump’s watch. Mending fences with Qatar is one way for Riyadh to signal it is ready to play ball with Biden. The sight of President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Extends Grace Period to Employers of Expat Workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced that it has extended the grace period granted to employers of non-Omani workers who still occupy Omanized jobs a ... ( read original story ...)
Business conditions in Lebanon unlikely to improve in 2021, says economist
Lebanese businesses continued to cut staff numbers in December with the rate accelerating to the quickest since July ... ( read original story ...)