New investments by overseas businesses into the U.S., which for decades held the No. 1 spot, fell 49% in 2020, according to U.N. figures. ( read original story ...)
Foreign companies are giving up on the United States and betting big on China, report says
Foreign companies are turning their backs on the United States, taking advantage of China's booming economy and superior management of the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief hopes support for innovative technology will be key to city’s economic recovery
Paul Chan says the government has been supporting the use of new technology – such as touchless lift panels – to fight the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Putting Cambodia’s economic diplomacy in context
It was a historical moment for Cambodia’s diplomacy when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation launched the nascent “Economic Diplomacy Strategy (2021-2023)” on January 18, ... ( read original story ...)
Daniel Craig speaks in support of Cambodian demining push
Renowned British film actor Daniel Craig – best known for his portrayal of James Bond or “Agent 007” in the last five instalments from that franchise – called on the international community to rally ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s growth helps maintain GECF’s status as largest coalition of global LNG supplier: Sentyurin
Natural gas will be the fastest-growing fossil fuel in the global energy mix, increasing its share from the currently 23% to 28% by 2050, with the GECF members representing 52% of that share, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Fast Facts
Iran is a republic in Asia, sharing a border with seven countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey and Turkmenistan. It has been officially known as the Islamic Republic of ... ( read original story ...)
QIB voted ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ by IFN readers for 2nd year
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been recognised as the ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ by Islamic Finance News (IFN) for the second consecutive year. ( read original story ...)
China-India border dispute: village built in conflict zone part of Beijing’s poverty alleviation scheme, source says
Person close to Chinese military says development of about 100 houses was built within China’s territory as part of a nationwide poverty alleviation scheme. ( read original story ...)
Oman’s Maysan Properties unveils business district within Duqm
Maysan Properties has called interested bidders to submit an EOI, for the construction of Maysan Square Phase 1 ... ( read original story ...)