Cash strapped Iraq has the potential to be a regional petrochemicals industry powerhouse, but up until now, it never managed to gather the necessary expertise or funds ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Taliban’s Expanding ‘Financial Power’ Could Make It ‘Impervious’ To Pressure, Confidential NATO Report Warns
The Taliban is “close to achieving financial and military independence,” a scenario that could make the militant group resistant to compromise in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan, ... ( read original story ...)
UK’s credit financing for Pakistan has tripled to £1.5 billion, says Turner
British High Commissioner says other countries including the United Kingdom should learn from Pakistan on controlling novel coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Indonesia Seen on Hold as Rupiah Pressured: Decision Guide
Indonesia’s central bank is set to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday as a weak economy and concerns over the bank’s autonomy weigh on the currency. ( read original story ...)
UAE-Israel business ties in the fast lane
As the UAE and Israel signed the Abraham Accord in Washington DC to set up diplomatic ties and normalise relations, private and public sector companies are gearing to explore trade and investment ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan Tourism Association opens new offices
Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AZTA) has opened five new offices in the country's regions. The new offices will focus on ourism promotion in the regions. AZTA is planning to involve local population ... ( read original story ...)
(Holiday in North Korea) Consumer adventures in Pyongyang
Doing business in North Korea has got to be incredibly complex. Their economic system is unrecognizable compared to ours, and even buying a drink can be frustrating. I recall on my first visit to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey-Libya Business Council: Turkish exports to Libya could reach $10 billion a year
Libya Business Council Chairman, Murtaza Karanfil, said Tuesday his country's exports to Libya could be increased from 1 billion dollars to 10, telling Anadolu Agency that Libya is now preparing for ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to see 2% economic growth this fiscal year: ADB
Pakistan is projected to post broad economic recovery of about 2% during current fiscal year (2020-21) subject to the subsiding coronavirus outbreak and the resumption of structural reforms under the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Parliament Extends Ordinance On Kulbhushan Jadhav By 4 Months: Report
Pakistan's Parliament has extended for four months an ordinance that allowed Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav to file an appeal against his conviction in a high court in Pakistan as required by the ... ( read original story ...)