Georgia has seen a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases since September with this latest rise now moving past what many hoped would be the worst of it back in July. Georgia's average daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Banks Get More Flexibility in Financing Stock Investments
Oman’s central bank said it approved a recommendation that would provide more flexibility for banks in financing stock market investments. ( read original story ...)
Iran to receive 150,000 Pfizer vaccines
Amid a controversy over Iran's ability to purchase the coronavirus vaccine, Tehran is set to receive 150,000 doses from US donors. ( read original story ...)
The face behind an audacious bid for Air India
Meenakshi Mallik, who serves on the flag carrier’s board as director (commercial) and has worked at the airline for 31 years, is the face behind the employees’ bid to acquire Air India ... ( read original story ...)
Caisse invests in wind power project in Taiwan as part of green push
The deal comes after a US$1-billion investment the pension fund made earlier this month in Invenergy Renewables LLC, the largest private developer and owner of wind and solar projects in North America ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian winemakers hope to maintain ancient tradition following Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Karabakh has been a huge setback for Armenia's nascent wine industry. As the country mobilized for war, grapes wilted on the vine. ( read original story ...)
India rejects report of ban on Chinese airline passengers
India is denying it issued orders to local airlines to block Chinese nationals from boarding planes, after a local report suggested the ban applies to foreigners bound for India. ( read original story ...)
India central bankers back 4% inflation target ahead of review
India should maintain its medium-term inflation target at 4% when it carries out a five-year review of the goal in March, two senior central bank officials recommended in a paper released on the banks ... ( read original story ...)
Oman to scrap expatriate NOC rule from January
Speaking to the Observer, a senior executive of a leading business firm in Oman said: “Ultimately, employment is a contract between two parties. If there are clauses/terms offered and accepted between ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed Support Likely For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the modest two-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 15 points or ... ( read original story ...)