for all citizens of Israel, and in time.” Regarding the efforts to revive the Israeli economy, Netanyahu said: “On Monday, the Finance Minister will submit for Knesset approval the additional grant ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Thai finance ministry raises 2020 GDP outlook to 7.7% contraction
BANGKOK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Thailand’s finance ministry on Thursday upgraded its 2020 gross domestic product forecast to a 7.7% contraction, still a record, from the 8.5% decline projected earlier, ... ( read original story ...)
US imposes new sanctions against Iran
Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam calls for removing barriers to women
On the occasion, he affirmed that Vietnam always values women’s role ... They called for increasing financial support for women and girls in countries hit by conflicts. They also shared experience and ... ( read original story ...)
UK managers speak highly of Vietnam’s investment prospects
Wealth Briefing Asia runs an article praising Vietnam’s investment prospect (Photo: Captured) Accordingly, the article said Southeast Asian countries had become one of the leading emerging markets to ... ( read original story ...)
Zubiri wants CCTVs installed in Philippine diplomatic offices, residences abroad
Offices and residences of Philippine ambassadors all over the world should have CCTV cameras to prevent abuses such as the alleged maltreatment experienced by a Filipina household worker in the hands ... ( read original story ...)
Schools Teach by Text Message as Covid Widens Philippine Digital Divide
On March 10, when Philippine schools shut to slow the spread of Covid-19, April Garcia’s job was upended.The 22 year-old had recently become a teacher at AHA! Learning Center, a private non-profit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Output Rises for Fourth Month on Jump in Car, Machinery Production
Official data released on Friday showed factory output surged 4.0% in September from the previous month, mainly due to strength in car and production machinery manufacturing. "Overseas economies and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms’ retained earnings hit record high for 8th straight yr
Japanese companies' retained earnings in fiscal 2019 hit a record high for the eighth straight year, despite a reduction in profits d ... ( read original story ...)
Five-year plan: China moves to technology self-sufficiency
Implementation of a “dual circulation” strategy did not mean a retreat from China’s opening up, said Han Wenxiu, deputy director of the Office of the Central Finance and Economic Commission. The ... ( read original story ...)