The Pakistan government said it is hopeful that the upcoming visit of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will lead to the resumption of the bailout programme in the country. ( read original story ...)
Finance Adviser Reveals Govt’s Plan For Sustainable Economic Development
The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, addressed The Future Summit via video ... ( read original story ...)
US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions, targets Khamenei-linked foundation
The United States on Wednesday imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran, blacklisting a foundation controlled by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and taking aim at what Washington called ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s allegations at UN are laughable but India can’t take them lightly
Although Pakistan's allegations are hardly new, India's police forces need to be a little more circumspect now about tagging 'Islamic State' onto every troublemaker. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s ministry of education to record certifications on blockchain
Vietnam’s government is adopting blockchain technology on a national level. Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, or MOET, is planning to implement blockchain technology for issuing diplomas ... ( read original story ...)
2 Bangladeshis killed in South Africa over business rivalry
Two Bangladeshi expatriates from Narayanganj and Thakurgaon have been shot dead by miscreants in South Africa. Another expatriate was seriously injured in the incident. The incident took place on ... ( read original story ...)
Trade between Bangladesh and Switzerland tripled in a decade
Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Switzerland has tripled in a decade and the trend continues to grow as the two countries are exploring new ways of trade and investments. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan saw negative economic growth in FY 20 for the first time after 1952: SBP
SBP in its annual report highlighted that Pakistan's real GDP had declined by 0.4% that lead to negative growth ... ( read original story ...)
‘Acquisition of LVB to boost DBS India business’
We estimate that DBS India’s customer deposits and net loans will increase by about 50%-70%... LVB will also add around 500 branches to DBS India’s 27 branches,” Moody’s said. It said the acquisition ... ( read original story ...)
Merger with Lakshmi Vilas Bank to strengthen DBS Bank’s India business: Moody’s
The global rating agency said India is one of DBS' priority markets, and the acquisition of LVB fits its expansion strategy. ( read original story ...)