President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report that found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not a good idea:’ Health experts concerned about Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq amid COVID spike
The trip is expected to provide a sorely-needed spiritual boost to Iraq’s beleaguered Christians and the Vatican’s outreach to the Muslim world. ( read original story ...)
Nine Vietnam banks named in Brand Finance Banking 500
Vietnam's banking sector sees greatest year-on-year brand value growth at 23%, according to Brand Finance Banking 500. Nine Vietnam banks in the least increase their global brand finance ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Nine Vietnam banks named in Brand Finance Banking 500
Vietnam's banking sector sees greatest year-on-year brand value growth at 23%, according to Brand Finance Banking 500. Nine Vietnam banks in the least increase their global brand finance ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Mint Lite | Nature bonds, VIP vaccination, Pakistan’s new bill & more
For green finance enthusiasts, a new flavor of debt could emerge this year—nature bonds. Sales of green bonds—which typically raise money for clean energy projects—are expected to grow by a third this ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia startup bags $50m for lending to rural women
Indonesian lender Amartha has secured $50 million from U.S.-based Lendable that it will use in its mission to give more women in emerging economies access to financing. The $50 million facility is ... ( read original story ...)
China Stood Out as the World Dumped Bonds Everywhere Last Week
China’s bonds stood out as a haven last week when investors fled from virtually everywhere including Treasuries and high-yielding developing-nation debt.Funds poured $671 million into exchange-traded ... ( read original story ...)
South African mobile operator MTN eyes $65 million deal for Syrian business
MTN Group remains committed to negotiating a $65 million sale of its 75% stake in its Syrian unit, the South African mobile operator said on Sunday, despite the business being placed under judicial ... ( read original story ...)
UAE fund Amanat makes Gulf’s biggest healthcare deal ‘in recent year’ with Cambridge buy
This is Amanat’s first wholly-owned investment in the healthcare sector in the UAE - and also "one of the biggest GCC healthcare deals in recent years". “The acquisition of CMRC offers Amanat a ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia, Timor-Leste to boost economic cooperation
Because trade between Cambodia and Timor-Leste remains low, the governments of both nations have decided to work towards boosting bilateral economic and business activities, according to a statement ... ( read original story ...)