But a stall owner selling Argentine beef rejects a theory proposed by Beijing that imported frozen food may have seeded the city’s coronavirus outbreak last year, marking the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Even Under New Leadership, Germany Won’t Confront China
When Chancellor Angela Merkel steps down later this year, few expect Germany’s policy toward China to change, potentially complicating President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to build a broad front to rival ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s CAERC talks on activities of Economic Laboratory Analysis in 2020
Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications (CAERC) in Azerbaijan, supported with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), SECO, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan- Senate committee reviews trade obstacles, exports to Palestinian market
The Senate's Financial and Economic Committee, headed by Jamal Sarayreh, discussed on Thursday, with presidents of Jordan's commerce chambers, the obstacles that impede entry of Jordanian products ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Nepal seeks early supply of vaccines from India
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali made the request ... address inequity and set America on a more sustainable financial course. Biden’s plan faces an uncertain future. Democrats have ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea continues to face economic uncertainty over COVID-19: govt report
South Korea continued to face economic uncertainty over the COVID-19 resurgence here, a government report said Friday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said in its monthly economic assessment ... ( read original story ...)
SCB sets up fully-owned subsidiary in Myanmar
Siam Commercial Bank is setting up operations in Myanmar becoming the only Thai bank to operate a wholly-owned subsidiary in the neighbouring country. ( read original story ...)
Thai Central Bank Sees Virus Wave, Household Debt Biting Growth
Thailand’s central bank expects new restrictions imposed to contain the country’s biggest wave of coronavirus infections to slow economic recovery this year. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Two Financial Institutions Under Khamenei’s Control Involved in Terrorism and Harming Iranians
On Wednesday, the United States Treasury Department sanctioned Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) and Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order (EIKO), plus their ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Holding shares at new high after 8% NAV gain in December
Vietnam Holding Limited said 23 out of the 25 stocks in is portfolio rose in December as the mood among the country’s population remained upbeat. NAV rose by 8.2%, taking the ga ... ( read original story ...)