The Trump administration left the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, instituting a “maximum pressure” sanctions regime, which continued this weekend with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing new ... ( read original story ...)
After Saudi Arabia, UAE could seek early repayment of loan to Pakistan
The UAE hasn’t indicated whether it will extend a $1 billion loan – part of the $3 billion package – that will become payable on January 24, The Express Tribune newspaper reported, citing sources in ... ( read original story ...)
The stock market vs. the hunger index: The painful display of India’s inequality during the pandemic
Ambani’s Reliance Industries raised $26.4 billion in deals with Facebook, Google, and several other investors, during the peak of the coronavirus-related lockdowns. ( read original story ...)
Nissan to promote Japan-based contract workers to full-time
The hiring plan will “enable more efficient and effective business operations as well as improve individuals’ motivation and skills,” Azusa Momose, a spokeswoman for the company said. ( read original story ...)
Will Budget 2021 increase India’s consumption power?
While Budget 2021 will be presented in uncertain times, it provides an excellent opportunity to the government to leave a mark on the lives of taxpayers ... ( read original story ...)
The painful display of India’s inequality during the pandemic – Jaweb
One of the world’s top 10 richest men is Indian, but nearly a fourth of the world’s poorest people live in India. And Covid-19 only made this paradox worse. “The pandemic has reinforced some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan wants to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation with Vietnam: President
He said that Vietnamese investors needed to take advantage of Pakistan’s improved business environment as the country offered on-arrival visa facility to Vietnamese nationals. The President made these ... ( read original story ...)
As floods hit Borneo, Indonesia urged to boost climate action under Paris accord
Deadly floods across parts of Indonesia are a stark reminder of the climate change risks facing the Southeast Asian nation, environmentalists said on Monday, urging the government to be more ambitious ... ( read original story ...)
‘A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs’
A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'. 'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.' ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Pertamina strengthens its position in the global energy ecosystem with Microsoft
Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati drives digital integration for resilient operations towards future readiness ... ( read original story ...)