Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is set to close a deal for its biggest loan ever as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.The Public investment Fund is raising about $15 ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Myanmar U.N. envoy formally stakes claim as legitimate representative
Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations in New York formally staked his claim as the country's legitimate representative in letters - seen by Reuters on Tuesday - to the U.N. General Assembly ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s neighbours press for Suu Kyi’s release, restoration of democracy
The calls from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came as Myanmar police again opened fire to disperse crowds after weeks of demonstrations against military rule. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Regulator Withdraws Proposal of Harsh Crypto Investment Rules
Thailand’s SEC has scrapped its new crypto regulations draft after it received massive backlash from the local community for setting a high bar for investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Revised Oct.-Dec. GDP Growth Estimated at Annualized 12.5 Pct
The revised growth rate for Japan's price-adjusted real gross domestic product in October-December 2020 will be 12.5 pct on an annualized basis, according to the average estimate by 11 private-sector ... ( read original story ...)
PTI government working on an interest free economic system in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - PTI MNA Zain Qureshi in Monday’s National Assembly session informed that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)was working on legislation for ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Fiscal Situation ‘extremely Severe With Risks’, Says Ex-finance Minister Lou Jiwei
Lou warned that China's economic growth and revenue will remain stagnant for next five years, with no spending cuts and fiscal situation is “extremely severe." ... ( read original story ...)
China warns ‘side effects’ of US economic stimulus risk causing sharp market correction
The "side effects" of aggressive economic stimulus policies in the United States and other developed countries have started to surface in the US stock market, China's top financial regulator warned on ... ( read original story ...)
Fingers Crossed: To-Go Cocktails Could Become Permanent in Georgia
If passed and signed into law by the governor, Georgia would join states like Pennsylvania and Michigan which permanently legalized to-go cocktails last year in an effort to continue supporting the ... ( read original story ...)
Where Was ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Filmed?
Here's where Netflix's new series, 'Ginny & Georgia' was filmed. Netflix's new series, 'Ginny & Georgia', is set in a charming little Massachusetts town. But where was the show really filmed? ( read original story ...)