A bipartisan group of senators is pushing to pass legislation as soon as next month to try to rein in China's economic influence on the United States, in an effort that represents President Joe ... ( read original story ...)
H&M faces a boycott in China over its statement criticizing treatment of Uyghurs.
The Swedish retailer is the latest foreign fashion business to come under pressure from Chinese consumers after a perceived misstep. ( read original story ...)
Tasmanian maritime college loses key Pacific training contract to Queensland TAFE
The Australian Maritime College in Tasmania has been pipped at the post by Queensland TAFE for a $36 million-dollar patrol boat training program — after Tasmania's Minister for Defence Industries last ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodians invited to apply for ocean jobs workshop
Applications are open for a workshop which will offer 35 young participants across Asean the opportunity to learn about sustainable ocean development while being mentored by leaders in the region and ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives became a no-income country overnight, says Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed
In September 2020, India extended urgent financial assistance of US$ 250 million to the Maldives through investment by SBI in the Government of Maldives bonds. That was the first assistance package of ... ( read original story ...)
From open banking today to open finance tomorrow
Regulators from Bahrain to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are putting the polices and frameworks in place for a more innovative and collaborative financial sector. As the region sees a shift from ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Islamic Fintech market to reach $2bn by 2025
This bodes well for future Islamic Fintech activity in Qatar, which boasts a robust financial system that includes a long-established Islamic finance sector supported by core competencies. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Islamic Fintech market to reach $2bn by 2025
This bodes well for future Islamic Fintech activity in Qatar, which boasts a robust financial system that includes a long-established Islamic finance sector supported by core competencies. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Foundation’s Arab Innovation Academy To Hold Virtual Fourth Edition In 2021
The fourth edition of the Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) is set to take place over a 12-week period during the fall semester 2021. In light of the health and safety restrictions in place due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Foundation’s Arab Innovation Academy To Hold Virtual Fourth Edition In 2021
The fourth edition of the Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) is set to take place over a 12-week period during the fall semester 2021. In light of the health and safety restrictions in place due to the ... ( read original story ...)