As the war in Afghanistan was becoming increasingly deadly, a decline in U.S. military investigations produced an incomplete account of the missteps that resulted in civilian harm. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam – 75 years of development and integration
Since the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was established on September 2, 1945, the country has risen from a zero-budget nation, which had to call for contributions from citizens, to a middle-income ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam eyes development of smart cities
Smart cities hold the answer to the modern world's problems including rising population, pollution, traffic congestion, climate change and even global-scale disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
DOF chief refuses to reveal Philippines’ cash projection for 2021 to not ‘harm’ negotiating position
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III refused to publicly disclose the government’s projected cash position or the amount of cash it has on hand next year. ( read original story ...)
Why the Bond Market Loves India’s Tax Mess
Emerging markets will exit the coronavirus pandemic with a heavy fiscal load. Many will see their public debt balloon; some will also have to carry a bigger interest burden. A smaller group may ... ( read original story ...)
India is witnessing a V- shaped recovery, says finance ministry in monthly economic review
Relative to advanced nations, the monthly economic review of the ministry for August said, contraction in Indias gross domestic product (GDP) in the April-June quarter has been ‘slightly higher but ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses US-India commercial ties with USISPF Board members
The Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday engaged in a virtual discussion with US-India Strategic Partnership Forum's (USISPF) Board of Directors on the occasion of its 3rd Annual L ... ( read original story ...)
‘India needs to spend more on public health’
The 15th Finance Commission is revising its recommendations, asking for greater allocation for health both at the Central and State levels. If that report delivers what it promises, there would be a s ... ( read original story ...)
Yum China to Sell Hong Kong Shares at a 6% Discount to U.S. Price
The fast-food purveyor is part of a trend of Hong Kong stock offerings, with potentially the largest stock sale in history waiting in the wings. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s clearing and settlement system did not face any liquidity stress in 2019 despite withdrawal of ‘auto loans’
Qatar’s clearing and settlement system has not faced any liquidity stress in 2019, even as the country’s central bank withdrew "auto loans" (overnight credit facility) for the banks to provide ... ( read original story ...)