Thai businesses were coping with the sharp declines in revenue by aggressively cutting costs, stockpiling cash, and delaying capital expenditures in anticipation of a tough time ahead, according to ... ( read original story ...)
New York judge calls for DOJ investigation in SDNY handling of Iran sanctions case
A federal judge called for a Justice Department investigation into alleged prosecutorial misconduct tied to the Southern District of New York’s mishandling of a criminal case linked to the evasion of ... ( read original story ...)
NEWSMAKER-Back-to-basics Agbal hopes this time is different at Turkey’s central bank
Naci Agbal, Turkey's new central bank governor, began his career as a financial inspector three decades ago. He hopes such devotion to the rules will see him - and the economy - through one of the ... ( read original story ...)
China, India able to absorb share of record coronavirus-induced global debt levels with ‘growth credibility’
Global debt surged to US$281 trillion last year amid government efforts to offset the impact of the coronavirus, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). ( read original story ...)
China Launches Fund to Finance Industrial Cooperation with Latin America
China has established a $10 billion fund to set up the Sino-Latin American Production Capacity Cooperation Investment Fund Co. Ltd, aimed at supporting China's industrial cooperation with Latin ... ( read original story ...)
China, India able to absorb share of record coronavirus-induced global debt levels with ‘growth credibility’
Global debt surged to US$281 trillion last year amid government efforts to offset the impact of the coronavirus, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jobless rate worsens to 7 per cent in January as coronavirus fourth wave takes toll
Labour chief Law Chi-kwong blames the worsening labour market on the outbreak of the fourth wave of coronavirus infections that started in November. ( read original story ...)
BioNTech says it is ‘committed’ to supplying Taiwan with COVID-19 vaccine
TAIPEI: Germany's BioNTech said on Thursday (Feb 18) it still intends to provide Taiwan with COVID-19 vaccine doses after the island's health ... ( read original story ...)
Top Bhutan general and judges detained for overthrow plot
Police in Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom famed for its happiness index, have detained a top general and two judges over an alleged plot to ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Investcorp makes first real estate foray into Wales
Bahrain-based Investcorp has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired UK. The acquisition continues Investcorp’s strategy of investing in industrial real estate and represents its first real ... ( read original story ...)