E-commerce and food delivery have flourished in Myanmar since the lockdown and other restrictions to contain COVID-19 took hold in the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Next President Could Be a Military Man
The strongest candidates to replace President Hassan Rouhani in June come from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the country’s most muscular military arm. Early indications suggest Brigadier ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says G7 finance ministers to hold teleconference, issue statement
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies will hold a teleconference later on Tuesday to issue a joint communique, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said. Aso, speaking to ... ( read original story ...)
Tips for Vietnamese startups to build a business model from scratch
The Grab online food delivery and cloud kitchen platforms have proven a saving grace for many food and beverage startups hit hardest by the crisis. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan unlikely to avail $4.5bn Islamic Trade Finance Corporation facility
Pakistan and the ITFC on Monday signed about $400 million worth of two facilities to finance oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by December this year. Another $100m facility is expected to be ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam continues reforms for EVFTA
Vietnam is continuing its institutional reform commitments made in the historic EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in an aim to boost exports of agricultural products and attract more investment ... ( read original story ...)
India in stalemate on borrowing to help out pandemic-hit states
Spending to help India's pandemic-hit economy is likely to face delays after the federal government and some states on Monday failed to agree who should borrow to cover revenue shortfalls. ( read original story ...)
Fitch Ratings affirms ratings of 4 Philippines’ largest banks with stable outlook
Credit watcher Fitch Ratings said Tuesday it affirmed the credit ratings of four of the Philippines' largest banks with a stable outlook despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
MullenLowe Philippines next to sell to local player after Indonesia
The deal sees long-time Treyna shareholders significantly increase their equity stakes in the agency group, with Mike Trillana becoming the lead local shareholder. ( read original story ...)
China Set to Price $6 Billion Debt Deal as Soon as Wednesday
China’s government is expected to price a potential $6 billion bond sale as early as Wednesday, ahead of potential volatility from U.S. elections next month. ( read original story ...)