Thailand’s household debt, already among the highest in emerging Asia, is expected to rise further as a fresh Covid outbreak curbs incomes, weighing on consumer spending and heightening ... ( read original story ...)
Sun Life Vietnam increases charter capital
Sun Life Vietnam has been approved to increase its charter capital from VND5.070 trillion ($220.43 million) to VND14.380 trillion ($625.2 million). ( read original story ...)
Osama Used To Finance, Support Nawaz Sharif: Former Ambassador
Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had supported and funded ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, a former Pakistani diplomat who also served as a minister in the PML-N supremo’s cabinet has alleged. ( read original story ...)
India’s $500 Billion Budget to Spur Growth Leaves Little for the Poor
A mammoth spending plan of almost $500 billion announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is expected to jump-start growth in an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, but may not ... ( read original story ...)
Can India Spend Its Way to a V-Shaped Recovery?
Two, even as total outlay goes up by $5 billion, the capital expenditure part, which could create new orders and profit for India Inc., is projected to rise by $15 billion. Third, the finance minister ... ( read original story ...)
Plodding gaming revenue recovery continues in Macao
As Macao approaches the anniversary of a two-week casino shutdown and the beginning of the Lunar New Year, gaming revenue continues its slow recovery in China. ( read original story ...)
India’s ‘get well soon’ budget boosts healthcare spending 135%, opens up insurance
India boosted healthcare spending by 135% and lifted caps on foreign investment in its vast insurance market on Monday to help revive an economy that suffered its deepest recorded slump as a result of ... ( read original story ...)
Carrefour Qatar collaborates with Al Wakra Municipality to host beach clean-up
Carrefour Qatar, in collaboration with Al Wakra Municipality, hosted a beach clean-up in Al Wakra on January 25. ( read original story ...)
Qatar supports efforts to enhance Islamic economic integration, says Qatar Chamber chairman
The Islamic Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) plays a key role in strengthening economic and commercial co-operation between the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Co ... ( read original story ...)
Kia starts pilot of last-mile delivery service in Singapore for future PBV business
Kia to begin a breakthrough pilot project in last-mile delivery in Singapore in partnership with cold chain startup 'S.lab Asia Inc.' Electric ... ( read original story ...)