The Malaysia stock market has ticked lower in two straight sessions, easing almost 5 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index remains just beneath the 1,495-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Banker deems ComBank ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ again
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was declared the ‘Best Trade Finance Bank in Sri Lanka’ for the third year in a row at 2020 Asian Banker Transaction Awards recently, in recognition of its achievements ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to host first virtual Apec summit in November
KUALA LUMPUR • Despite the political uncertainty faced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia said yesterday that it will host the first-ever virtual summit of leaders from the Asia-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan, Indian businesspeople hold online exhibition
Uzbekistan Exporters Association together with Indian Importers Chambers of Commerce and Industry, is organizing an online exhibition on October 26-30, on formation of bilateral trade between ... ( read original story ...)
United States and Thailand Partner to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance
U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Michael George DeSombre and Minister of Finance Arkom Termpittayapaisith met today to discuss and exchange signed copies of the Framework to Strengthen Infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
We’ll back any party that comes into power in Afghanistan: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday said Pakistan will extend support to any government which comes into power in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Looking forward to Thailand’s future
In the months following Thailand's March 2019 election ... and residual opposition politicians are bought off with generous financial incentives that ensure their acquiescence. ( read original story ...)
India may use Afghanistan to foment unrest: PM
Additional G2G wheat import okayed India may use Afghanistan to foment unrest: PM Defence Minister of Turkey meets COAS TCP issues another tender ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. slams Iran with another round of sanctions over support for ‘terrorist entities’
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Petroleum, the National Iranian Oil Company, and the National Iranian Tanker Company for providing financial support to Iran's Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions Iran’s oil sector
Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force. ( read original story ...)