Sri Lankan shares rose broadly on Tuesday, following three straight sessions of losses, after the finance minister said the island nation aims to cut fiscal deficit by more than half. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia: Jho Low tried to strike deal with Mahathir administration over 1MDB, audio recordings show
The fugitive financier repeatedly tried to bargain for his freedom in recordings that are part of a new documentary released by Al-Jazeera, which also said Low was currently living in Macau. ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Economic activity could shrink by 6.5% this year – UOB
Economist Barnabas Gan at UOB Group noted Thailand’s contraction of the GDP is now seen a tad better to 6.5% (from 7.5%) in the current year. Key Quotes “Thailand’s GDP fell ... ( read original story ...)
Iran investments in Alborz Province increase
More jobs at enterprises to open in Iran's Isfahan Province Finance 13:01 Volume of investments to be made to enterprises in Iran’s Ardabil Province declines Finance 13:00 Amount of investments to be ... ( read original story ...)
Iran unveils value of exports from Arvand Free Trade Zone
More jobs at enterprises to open in Iran's Isfahan Province Finance 13:01 Volume of investments to be made to enterprises in Iran’s Ardabil Province declines Finance 13:00 Amount of investments to be ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey to grow 0.3% in 2020, finance minister says -media
Turkish Finance Minister Lutfi Elvan was quoted as saying on Tuesday that he expects the economy to grow 0.3% in 2020 as consumption, investment and exports recover. ISTANBUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
China unemployment rate: how is it measured and why is it important?
China provides an official surveyed unemployment rate but it does not include 149 million self-employed business owners and nearly 300 million migrant workers. ( read original story ...)
China Should Set Around 5% GDP Goal for 2021-2025: Think Tank Economist
China should set an average annual economic growth target of around 5% for the 2021-2025 period, a senior economist at a top government think tank said on Tuesday, in line with a Reuters report. China ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey focused on upgrading non-banking segment of finance sector, senior official says
Turkey is focused on upgrading the segment of non-banking financial institutions in the finance sector, according to the head of the presidency's Finance Office. ( read original story ...)
Turkey to upgrade non-banking segment of finance sector
Istanbul Finance Center, which will host non-banking institutions, is expected to be completed in second half of 2022 - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)