China detected its highest number of daily coronavirus cases in months on Sunday, locking down parts of Beijing in a warning of the difficulties of avoiding a resurgence of the pandemic as Europe ... ( read original story ...)
Fears of a second coronavirus wave rise in China as Beijing battles new cluster
Beijing was among the last to relax COVID-19 restrictions in China. Now it has returned to 'wartime mode' as dozens of local infections are found. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cases surge in India, China as outbreaks wane elsewhere in world
The two most populous nations -- India and China -- have reported surges in coronavirus cases as the pandemic continues in some parts of the word and ebbs elsewhere, including Europe. ( read original story ...)
Fears of virus second wave as China battles fresh outbreak
China reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in months on Sunday, triggering fears of a second wave of infections as more European countries prepare to reopen their borders. The ... ( read original story ...)
RBI mulls export of UPI, NEFT, other payment solutions as many countries seek to ‘replicate’ them
Stressing on the presence of low-cost payment solutions available in India such as NACH, NEFT, UPI etc, the Reserve Bank of India on Saturday indicated the scope of expanding these solutions to other ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia continues to roll back lockdown restrictions despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Georgia has lifted its stay-at-home order for most seniors and plans to ease restrictions on restaurant capacity; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta. ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Finance launches first phase of Accrual Accounting Programme
The transition to accrual accounting represents a critical step that increases the efficiency of the federal budget and improves public financial management in the country. The fi ... ( read original story ...)
Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai; appointment of Banking & Finance partner
Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons, has appointed Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt to lead the firm's Banking & Finance practice in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Matthew joins from ... ( read original story ...)
UAE energy sector is ripe for ‘green’ funds
Despite the unwavering advantages found in financing renewable energy efforts, a majority of financial institutions in the UAE are hesitant to participate on account of numerous v ... ( read original story ...)
WB approves $100m in support for Syrians, host communities in Jordan
The World Bank on Wednesday approved a $100 million financial assistance package to increase access to jobs and create better work conditions for Jordanians and Syrian refugees.According to a press ... ( read original story ...)