Singapore has a good chance of balancing its budget during this term of government if economic recovery goes as expected, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Sunday (Feb 21). ( read original story ...)
‘Cap’ rescued China, headband choked Kuwait’s economy
It is not shameful to seek foreign expertise, as was the case in the development of the structural plan for Kuwait in 1951 ... The Minister of Finance instead came out proudly to say, “The solution is ... ( read original story ...)
HFW Makes Second Singapore Partner Hire Of 2021
The partner addition follows that of Peter Zaman, who joined HFW as finance partner and climate change specialist in January 2021. ( read original story ...)
Rising To The Occasion: Dubai-Headquartered Startup Rise Is Shaking Up The Financial Services Sector
Co-founded by Padmini Gupta and Milind Singh, this fintech startup is on a mission to reimagine financial services provided to the immigrant population. ( read original story ...)
Dr. Soeung Morarith, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Bank, speaks on the bank’s vision and customers first mission
After seven years of a metaphorical journey permeating all levels of financial services and elevating the banking profession, Chief Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Soeung Morarith, is now onto ... ( read original story ...)
Brandix Lanka set to secure US$ 50mn long-term IFC facility
Extending its efforts to counter the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group has proposed US$ 50 million long ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’ FM seeks submission of extra budget bill by next week
South Korea's Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki on Monday instructed its officials to thoroughly prepare to submit an extra budget proposal next week in a bid to buttress smaller merchants hit hard by the ... ( read original story ...)
Jay Mart and J Ventures Kick Off FinTech Industry in Thailand
JMART is in demand; foreigners continuously knock on the door to be a partner. Recently, announced the investment of TIS Inc, an IT giant company from Japan. By acquiring a stake in J Ventures, a ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to stop ‘snap’ nuclear checks, IAEA confirms
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says Iran has agreed to extend UN inspectors' access to its nuclear sites for three months. But the hastily brokered agreement will give IAEA officials less access ... ( read original story ...)
India may turn to Iran, Venezuela for oil imports
India has already requested OPEC and its allies to restore the output that was substantially cut to stabilise crude prices. ( read original story ...)