As this unprecedented year draws to a close, we look back at how the World Bank Group supported the Maldives in responding to the health and economic impacts of the pandemic, as well as in building a ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Airways targets mid-2021 for approval of turnaround plan
Thai Airways International's turnaround plan is expected to receive court approval in mid-2021, at which time the flag carrier could proceed with debt restructuring, cost cutting and ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry Of Finance Japan Releases 2021 Budget Outlook
Japan trade balance and current account stay in surplus. Japan central bank balance sheet is spiking as debt to GDP hits record high. ( read original story ...)
China backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under CPEC: Report
China appears to be backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan PM announces 7-day nationwide lockdown amid new Covid-19 cases
Only designated shops within the zones and essential services will be available, all schools, institutions, offices and business establishments should remain closed. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines launch codeshare flights
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia Growth Group Updates Shareholders on Coronavirus Situation | Morningstar
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December / Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (TSXV:YAK)(OTC PINK:MNGGF) ("MGG") or ("the Company") a commercial real estate investment company participating in the Mongolian ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan identifies strengths, weaknesses of local industrial enterprises via analysis
Kazakhstan conducted a technological analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each enterprise following the criteria of the Methodology for determining the Technological Maturity Index ... ( read original story ...)
How Iran’s central bank currency system is manipulated to fund regional proxy wars
While subjected to years of sanctions and a "maximum pressure" campaign inflicted by the Trump administration, reports indicate that the Iranian regime and its military wing – the Iranian ... ( read original story ...)
Group of 150 House Democrats urge Joe Biden to rejoin Iran nuclear deal
A group of 150 House Democrats have signed a letter urging President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)