The Ingka Group, better known for its stores like IKEA, bought nearly 11,000 acres of land near the Altamaha River. It’s home to long-leaf pine, gopher tortoises and even sturgeon swim in the water. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance plans to amend Budget Code
Petkim resumes operation in one of its plants after long break Oil&Gas 11:33 ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank. Kazakhstan’s Economy to Recover Modestly in 2021, But COVID-19-induced Poverty on the Rise
Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to grow modestly by 2.5 percent in 2021 and support higher growth by 3.5 percent in 2022, but significant downside risks remain due to uneven worldwide economic ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police fire into air to disperse protests, four hurt
Police fire a water cannon at protesters rallying against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Feb. 9, 2021. REUTERSPolice fired ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Names JPMorgan’s Aguzin New CEO
Hong Kong’s stock exchange named Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, as its new chief executive officer. ( read original story ...)
Japan wants G7 finance chiefs to ‘thrash out’ digital currency policy at talks as China trials continue
G7 nations have been cautious about China’s lead in issuing a digital currency, as it could threaten the long-standing international position of their conventional currencies. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain will continue on development path: minister
Bahrain's Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain’s resolve to continue to achieve desired development goals despite the challenges facing the ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Wealth Fund Joins Qatar, UAE Peers in Private Lending Rush
Saudi Arabia’s $400 billion Public Investment Fund became the latest sovereign investor to enter the growing market for direct lending. ( read original story ...)
China’s first “carbon neutrality” bonds draw tepid demand
China's first batch of "carbon neutrality" bonds received a lukewarm welcome from investors who demand higher yields, underscoring the country's challenge to fund President Xi Jinping's pledge to go ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest LNG Supplier Hires Builders for $29 Billion Expansion
Qatar hired engineers for a planned $29 billion expansion of its capacity to produce liquefied natural gas, seeking to cement its position as the world’s biggest supplier of the fuel. ( read original story ...)