Turkey’s state-owned banks have slashed the gap between their foreign-currency assets and offshore liabilities, a fresh signal that the government will unwind unorthodox policies that caused lenders ... ( read original story ...)
6 airlines ask for permit to operate in Bangladesh
Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways and two airlines from India -- have expressed interest in operating flights to Dhaka due to favourable regulatory policy, vibrant market, and high ... ( read original story ...)
China Seen Slowing Cash Injections as Leverage Builds in Bonds
China’s central bank will likely reduce the amount of one-year cash it offers lenders this month after excess liquidity pushed an interbank borrowing cost to an all-time low. ( read original story ...)
Lack of managers keeps India’s businesses small
In today's economy, American businesses often tap into professional management to grow, but most firms in India and other developing countries are family owned and often shun outside managers. A new ... ( read original story ...)
Amway Indian American CEO Milind Pant Joins U.S.-India Business Council as Vice Chair
Indian American Amway chief executive Milind Pant recently joined the U.S.-India Business Council’s global board of directors as vice chair. ( read original story ...)
Lightspeed selects 17 startups from SEA, India for its winter 2021 cohort
It includes business-to-customer and business-to-business startups across ... The program will also feature prominent Indian founders such as Vue.ai founder Ashwini Asokan, Byju’s founder Byju ... ( read original story ...)
Love Island star Sophie Piper called out for ‘travelling to the Maldives’ during lockdown
Love Island star Sophie Piper has been called out on Instagram for seemingly travelling to the Maldives during a national lockdown. England is currently in lockdown, with tight restrictions in place ... ( read original story ...)
Love Island’s Sophie Piper angers fans with idyllic snaps from the Maldives trip
Love Island 2020 contestant Sophie Piper has shared photos from her visit to the Maldives and has been met with criticism from some of her followers ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Group Launches New Country Partnership Framework for Bhutan
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today discussed the new 2021-2024 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Kingdom of Bhutan, which will support the country’s inclusive and ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Says Qatar Freed Bodybuilding Champ Detained While Fishing
Qatar has released a bodybuilding champion and two other Bahrainis who had been detained during fishing trips, Bahrain's Interior Ministry said on Thursday. Manama on Sunday demanded Qatari ... ( read original story ...)