The Finance Ministry, the largest shareholder of Thai Airways International Plc, signalled its support for a restructuring plan that includes raising fresh capital, a temporary freeze on repayment of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s FATF debate heats up as nuclear deal remains in limbo
Moderates, hardliners at odds again over Financial Action Task Force bills on money laundering, ‘terrorism financing’. ( read original story ...)
Approving FATF related bills in Iran’s interest – Iranian President
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) related bills should be approved as soon as possible and it would be in the country's interests, said the Iranian President. "It is in the interest of the ... ( read original story ...)
Zarif announces mechanism of returning Iran’s funds blocked in S.Korea
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif announced an agreement between Iran and South Korea on the mechanism of returning Iranian blocked money from Seoul, Trend reports via ICANA. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s foreign intelligence activities surge in 2020: MIT head
The National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has increased its foreign intelligence activities in 2020, MIT head Hakan Fidan stated in a recently ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s macro picture is ‘in great shape,’ says portfolio manager
Sat Duhra of Janus Henderson Investors says there is a "real opportunity" present in Vietnam, though access remains an issue. ( read original story ...)
Mental health crisis a threat to the Philippine economy
In the Philippines, economic anxiety, declining mental health, the prohibitive cost of seeking help and the risk of further economic damage feed off each other in a vicious spiral. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG likely to halt all new lending to coal-powered plants, sources say
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is likely to halt all new financing to coal-fired power plants, including the most efficient ones, two sources said, reflecting growing pressure from investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s capex extends declines as firms tighten purse strings
Japanese companies slashed spending on plant and equipment for the third straight quarter in October-December as manufacturers cut costs, casting doubt about the strength of the country's recovery as ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to enact legislation to fully implement FATF action plan: Report
During the meeting of Pakistan’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on anti-money laundering chaired by Shaikh on Monday, it was decided that additional legislation will have to be enacted on at least ... ( read original story ...)