In this part of the world, presidents and their loyalists control politics, along with economic and financial assets. For Kyrgyzstan, the hope was that following two failed regimes in a decade ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Lifts Veil on Debt, Showing It Owes Much Less Than Thought
Dubai made a rare foray into public bond markets, revealing along the way that its debt burden is now a lot smaller than estimated by analysts only months ago.A prospectus that accompanied Dubai’s pla ... ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan posts emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman: ‘I wish we had more time’
Michael B. Jordan shared an emotional tribute to his 'Black Panther' costar Chadwick Boseman after Boseman's death. Read his full statement. ( read original story ...)
Bank association set to work with AmCham on sustainable financePhnom Penh Post
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the Cambodian sustainable ... ( read original story ...)
Thai economy continued to improve in July, says Bank of Thailand
In July 2020, the Thai economy continued to improve, driven by public spending and the relaxation of lockdown measures both in Thailand and abroad, said Bank of Thailand. ( read original story ...)
EMQ Expands Real-time International Payment Capabilities Across Vietnam
International cross-border payments delivered in minutes through NAPAS network EMQ, a global financial settlement network, announced that it has further expanded its real-time international payment ... ( read original story ...)
Finance ministry calls for drastic measures to boost public capital disbursement
The Finance Ministry has asked for synchronous and drastic measures from the entire political system, ministries, agencies, and localities to step up the disbursement of public investment capital. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Philippines allows partial reopening in capital
Fitness gyms, barber shops and internet cafes were allowed to reopen partly in the Philippine capital Tuesday as the government further eased quarantine restrictions despite the country having the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Draft Bill Seeks Government Role in Central Bank
Indonesia’s parliament may soon discuss sweeping changes to a law governing the nation’s central bank that includes setting up a new monetary board led by the finance minister and expanding the bank’s ... ( read original story ...)
Genworth gets ‘satisfactory information’ that China-based company could finance $2.7 billion acquisition
Genworth Financial Inc. said late Monday that it will proceed with its long-delayed acquisition by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. after the China-based company showed that it could raise ... ( read original story ...)