Pakistan approached the IMF in August 2018 for a bailout package ... Special Secretary and spokesperson of Finance Department Kamran Ali Afzal said consultations with the IMF were taking place on a ... ( read original story ...)
PM Imran Khan Inaugurates Naya Pakistan Certificates
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) in Islamabad on Thursday. Naya Pakistan Certificates is an initiative of ... ( read original story ...)
US firms see Philippines as attractive market amid global pandemic
In an economic briefing held Friday, country and regional representatives of top US firms expressed optimism that the Philippines would be able to hurdle current economic challenges due to COVID-19, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia looks to spend $85b in Q4 to get economy out of recession
Indonesia is looking to spend around Rp 1.2 quadrillion (US$85.21 billion) in state budget and regional administration funds to support the economic recovery in the fourth quarter this year as the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan traders say they will not comply with smart lockdown
Traders said the previous lockdown caused them monetary losses, adding that they will join the PDM if the government uses force against them ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Hungary to expand technology cooperation through business forum
Hungary and Indonesia are gearing up to boost technology cooperation in a variety of fields, including water treatment, transportation, digital financing, medicine, cybersecurity and start-up ... ( read original story ...)
China congratulates Joe Biden, but few US policy changes expected
China on Friday became one of the last major countries to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, ... ( read original story ...)
Korean girl group’s panda stunt prompts anger in China
A publicity stunt involving South Korean girl group Blackpink and a cuddly baby panda has prompted outraged comments and calls for an apology from some in China ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns of Action After Pompeo Says Taiwan Not Part of China
China calls Taiwan the most sensitive and important issue in its ties with the United States, and has been angered by the Trump administration's stepped up support for the Chinese-claimed yet ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new COVID-19 cases for 22 straight days
(Xinhua) -- Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Friday with the national tally of cases standing at 148. It marked the 22nd consecutive day without new cases since Oct. 22, when the country ... ( read original story ...)