Oman's planned fiscal reforms are a step in the right direction but more could be done to support the economy, an IMF official said on Wednesday. Hit hard by the coronavirus crisis and by lower oil ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Dubs Global Atomic Watchdog a ‘Dancing Marionette’
North Korea on Wednesday dubbed the global atomic watchdog "a marionette dancing to the tune of the hostile forces" as the International Atomic Energy Agency chief warned that Pyongyang's nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan, Turkey mull private sector’s role in defense industry’s development
Azerbaijan and Turkey have held the first online forum on the “Role of the private sector in the development of the defense ministry” on 10 ... ( read original story ...)
The state is back in business
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that struck the world this year has resulted in an increase in the role of the state as governments were forced ... ( read original story ...)
No final decision on East Container Terminal taken yet, says Sri Lanka
Although the Sri Lankan government is yet to declare its final position on developing the strategic East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port jointly with India and Japan — agreed in May 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Amid heightened speculation, no final decision on East Container Terminal, says Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has repeatedly acknowledged the growing shipping traffic in the region and the need to expand operations at the Colombo Port with improved facilities. Over 70% of the transhipment business ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Dubs Global Atomic Watchdog a ‘Dancing Marionette’
North Korea on Wednesday dubbed the global atomic watchdog "a marionette dancing to the tune of the hostile forces" as the International Atomic Energy Agency chief warned that Pyongyang's nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Cut From Small Businesses Goes To Its Nuclear Program
JESSIE: (Through interpreter) The business was prospering on a whole new level. VANEK SMITH: A whole class of entrepreneurs like Jessie was born out of North Korea's famine. And the government let ... ( read original story ...)
‘Relationship reassessed’: Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia relations
Analysts suggest Biden administration could end the near-unconditional support that Riyadh has enjoyed over the years. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding posts quarterly loss
Kingdom Holding , a company controlled by Saudi Arabia's prince Alwaleed bin Talal, suffered a quarterly loss, compared to a net profit a year earlier, as earnings from its hotel business ... ( read original story ...)