Fujitsu Ltd, Mizuho Financial Group Inc, and drugmaker PeptiDream Inc said on Thursday they are forming a joint venture to develop treatments for COVID-19. The new company, to be called PeptiAID Inc, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers expected to formally tender resignations in protest over oustings
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers, seen as representatives of the moderate pro-democracy voices in the Chinese-ruled finance hub, are expected to formerly tender their resignation on Thursday in protest ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese embassy tells Australia to ‘stop interfering’ in Hong Kong affairs – politics live
The Chinese embassy has told the Morrison government to “stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs”, arguing the qualification of members of the region’s parliament is “purely an internal affair of China” ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Gold in 2020 – What You Need to Know.
Nov 2020 . Historically, gold has always proven to be a go-to safe-haven asset in times of financial uncertainty. Its rarity, portability and i ... ( read original story ...)
As COVID cases surpass 120,000 in Jordan, refugees struggle to feed their families
In tandem with Jordan’s surging COVID cases - which have now surpassed 120,000 - the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the financial impact the pandemic is having on ... ( read original story ...)
Amãna Bank wins Global Finance Award
Amãna Bank has once again been recognized by the internationally acclaimed Global Finance Magazine in their 2020 honouring of non-interest based financial institutions from across the world. Amãna ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia will rely on local borrowings to finance record RM322.5b budget
Malaysia will rely on local borrowings to finance next year’s record RM322.5 billion (US$78 billion) spending plan, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.“There is no plan to issue bonds that ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Ulysses shuts Philippine financial markets
Trading in both the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) have been suspended on Thursday, November 12, due to the inclement weather conditions brought ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shuts Philippine Markets as Flood Hits Capital
The Philippines shut financial markets and government offices as Typhoon Vamco barreled into the main Luzon island, killing at least one person and flooding parts of the capital region and nearby ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujitsu, Mizuho, PeptiDream to Form Joint Venture to Develop COVID-19 Treatments
Fujitsu Ltd, Mizuho Financial Group Inc, and drugmaker PeptiDream Inc said on Thursday they are forming a joint venture to develop treatments for COVID-19. The new company, to be called PeptiAID Inc, ... ( read original story ...)