Malaysia’s yield curve is trading near the steepest in almost four years amid wider fiscal deficit concerns. As demand from pension funds is expected to decline in 2021, any shift in the curve will ... ( read original story ...)
Robust recovery in Malaysia
The latest edition of the World Bank Malaysia economic monitor: Sowing the seeds, said quicker containment of the third wave of Covid-19 infections and vaccine distribution could lead to a faster-than ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to cut gas exports amid domestic shortages
Uzbekistan will cut natural gas exports, which mostly go to China, because of domestic energy shortages, the Central Asian country's energy ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to host belated Gulf Arab summit next month
Saudi Arabia will host the belated Gulf Arab summit next month, Kuwaiti officials announced Thursday. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Sabah specified that the summit is scheduled for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman about regional security -White House statement
President Donald Trump spoke with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, discussing regional security issues, according to a statement from the White House. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s king Salman and U.S. President Trump discuss developments in the region -SPA
Saudi Arabia's king Salman called U.S. President Donald trump on Thursday and discussed developments in the region, the state news agency SPA reported. ( read original story ...)
Could Saudi Arabia Really Be Your Next Christmas Holiday Destination?
Even without this year’s Covid restrictions, it would be hard to imagine travelling to Saudi Arabia for a luxury vacation, let alone to one at a marine conservation eco-resort. ( read original story ...)
Leaked 2021 Iraq draft budget prompts public outcry
A leaked draft of Iraq’s state budget sent Iraqis into a panic on Thursday as it confirmed the government’s intentions to devalue the national currency, the Iraqi dinar, and cut salaries to cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand eases curbs on travel
The government is easing travel restrictions for citizens from 56 countries to boost the country's pandemic-hit tourism industry, though visitors will be required to undergo a mandatory two-week hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam denies currency manipulation allegations
Vietnam is pushing back against U.S. allegations of currency manipulation after the Treasury Department accused the country and Switzerland of unfair practices. ( read original story ...)