The launch is the latest to capitalise on the peace deal between Israel and the UAE, and is the third international launch for the UK Top 50 firm in 2020. ( read original story ...)
German Cases Jump; Israel Sees Record Infections: Virus Update
Global coronavirus cases approached 34 million, with Germany reporting the highest number of infections since April. Israel saw a record 8,919 new cases after a dip over the holiday weekend. Spain ... ( read original story ...)
Israel lockdown officially extended beyond holidays
Israel's national lockdown has been officially extended beyond the holidays. Last night the cabinet approved regulations by phone after the new law on the mattered was enacted by the Knesset. Under ... ( read original story ...)
SRI LANKA HAS NEVER DEFAULTED DEBT REPAYMENT – CABRAAL
Sri Lanka has never defaulted on its loan repayments and it is among the very few countries that has been able to recover speedily after the COVID-19 pandemic and recommence its exports to the ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Billionaire Bets on Data Center Demand Boom From Pandemic
Thai Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, whose family built its fortune around real estate, food and beverages, is betting on a boom in online shopping, video conferencing and food delivery to ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam aims to reach $5,000 per capita income by 2025
Targeting $5,000 per capita income by 2025 According to Vietnam Plus, GDP growth of 6.5-7%, being in the group of highest economic growth in the world, per capita income targets 5,000 USD in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Set to Announce Vietnam Currency Probe
The Trump administration plans to announce an investigation into Vietnam’s currency practices, according to three people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Seeks New $11 Billion Advance From Central Bank
The Philippines has asked the central bank to lend it 540 billion pesos ($11.1 billion) to help finance a budget deficit that’s under strain from Southeast Asia’s worst Covid-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Output Rises for Third Month in August
Japan's factory output rose for the third straight month in August, in a positive sign for manufacturers as economic activity gradually recovered further from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to benefit from CPEC: Qureshi
PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects will benefit the entire region, including Afghanistan , says the foreign minister. On trade with Afghanistan, the ministe ... ( read original story ...)