Indonesia is set to debate a bill this year that would bring a wide reform to its financial sector after a parliamentary body included it in its priority list for 2021. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Bukalapak Raises Funding From Standard Chartered for Expansion
Indonesia’s Bukalapak.com has landed funding from Standard Chartered Plc as it makes progress toward raising $200 million to finance its expansion in the country, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
The Finance 202: Biden to roll out trillion-dollar economic relief package amid fraught transition
As a lame-duck President Trump gets plucked and gutted, his successor is laying plans for a massive economic relief package. President-elect Joe Biden’s proposal, likely debuting today, is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
The Finance 202: Biden to roll out trillion-dollar economic relief package amid fraught transition
As a lame-duck President Trump gets plucked and gutted, his successor is laying plans for a massive economic relief package. President-elect Joe Biden’s proposal, likely debuting today, is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Rival Kuaishou Files For Hong Kong IPO While Hong Kong Growth Stocks Rally
Asian equities had a strong day with Hong Kong gaining while Mainland China succumbed to a bout of profit-taking. Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu will not be added to the banned security list, though nine ... ( read original story ...)
Love Island’s Sophie Piper ‘appears to break UK travel ban by jetting to the Maldives’
The Love Island star, 22, had been uploading bikini-clad snaps to Instagram earlier this month, but shared she's been relaxing at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bank ABC from Bahrain acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 mln: Sources
Bahrain’s Bank ABC completed its purchase of the Egyptian subsidiary of Lebanon’s Blom Bank for $480 million on Thursday, two banking sources said. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News ... ( read original story ...)
American Trade Zone to be set up in Bahrain
The American Trade Zone in Bahrain will allow US companies to operate in an area equipped for goods exchange activities and comprehensive logistical solutions, in addition to faci ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Alba CEO sets safety, sustainability targets for 2021
Establishing the company's vision, mission and values, Al Baqali stressed that Alba is focused on creating value for all stakeholders and society; adding that sustainability, safety and resilience, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain: Zain Expands Global Network by 75 Percent
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications operator in Bahrain, expedited its expansion plans during 2020 – a year that proved to be significantly excep ... ( read original story ...)