The stock market has enjoyed a historic rise, despite the pandemic and political upheaval, and looks poised to continue growing through 2021 and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Experts see role for Singapore in spurring sustainability in region
As Singapore recovers from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has the rare opportunity to accelerate its sustainability efforts not only at home but also in the region, said experts during a ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan sees growth in volume of foreign investment in 2020
Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 566,000 in past day - WHO Other News 00:42 ... ( read original story ...)
Middle East’s Jordan Aviation discloses plans for US services
Middle Eastern carrier Jordan Aviation is seeking to open scheduled services to the USA within the next four months. The privately-owned airline has not detailed its intended route network. Royal ... ( read original story ...)
ETI Finance -making application to a competent court for winding up
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (Monetary Board) has decided to cause Director, Supervision of Non-Bank Financial Institutions to make an application to a competent court for the ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka pleads for debt rollover as economy falters
COLOMBO: Recession-hit Sri Lanka appealed Tuesday for international investors to roll over bonds maturing this ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Germany beef up economic links
Germany Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation that was held virtually. Photo: MoIT Germany will make all-out efforts to push ahead with the implementation of trade and industry cooperation deals ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine mobile wallet Gcash raises $175 million
Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. ("Mynt"), the Fintech arm of Globe Telecom and operator of the country's preferred mobile wallet in GCash, has attracted fresh capital investment from ASP Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Posts Current Account Surplus of $18.03 Billion in November
Japan recorded a current account surplus of 1.88 trillion yen ($18.03 billion) in November, marking the 77th straight month that the balance of payments has shown a surplus, the Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh seeks five years to get ready for graduation to developing nation
Bangladesh has sought the facilities reserved for the least developed countries for five years for preparations after graduating to the developing nation bracket. ( read original story ...)