Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed a decree ‘on additional measures for the restoration of damaged facilities and carrying out repair and construction work for eliminating damage caused ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi wealth fund to inject large portion of $6 trillion investment into economy
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is set to finance a large chunk of a $6 trillion economic program for the kingdom over the next decade. Public Investment Fund, Riyadh, and the Saudi private ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s new Covid-19 lockdown, emergency may attract foreign funds, some say
Malaysia’s nationwide emergency announced this week to curb escalating coronavirus cases may temporarily halt political uncertainty and attract foreign funds to the Southeast Asian country, according ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines eyeing $800 million loan for vaccine program
The Philippines is currently in talks with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for at least $800 million (about P39 billion) in loans to fund the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
South Korea top court upholds 20-year prison sentence for former president Park
Park Geun-hye has denied wrongdoing in the corruption charge that led to her downfall in 2017, but several courts have upheld the initial ruling including a retrial last year. ( read original story ...)
Philippines eyeing $800 million loan for vaccine program
The Philippines is currently in talks with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for at least $800 million (about P39 billion) in loans to fund the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Set to Pursue Broad Financial Sector Reform in 2021
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 Set to Pursue Broad Financial Sector Reform in 2021
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 ...)