It’s a tournament that has a date for its final, and that’s about it. No confirmed venue, no commercial staging agreement and no sense that matches can be fulfilled to bring the competition to a ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to set up US$5 billion sovereign wealth fund, report says
Indonesia plans to set up a sovereign wealth fund with 75 trillion rupiah (US$5 billion) of initial capital, according to a Reuters report, quoting Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. She says the ... ( read original story ...)
You can make the most money in these Georgia counties, according to analysis
ExploreReport says this is how much you need to make to be in the 1% in Georgia The personal finance technology company unveiled a list of the Georgia counties with the highest median incomes and the ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s national credit registry to go live on Nov 18
The launch of Oman’s national credit bureau exemplifies efforts by the Central Bank, as well as the Omani government, to strengthen financial inclusion ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon entering phase of ‘deadlock and total paralysis’ as economy sinks further
Political sources warn against further tightening the 'economic and financial stranglehold' on Lebanon Lebanon is entering a phase of "deadlock and total paralysis", political sources have told ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Swiss ministers discuss ways to enhance financial partnerships
The UAE will continue to participate in the G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, GPFI, for the next three years as a non-G20 member. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s security services flourish while people starve; what sort of ‘president’ is Assad?
It is no surprise that the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre has released documents revealing that Syrian Embassies around the world spy on their own citizens on behalf of the Assad regime. ( read original story ...)
Syria Relief Declare COVID-19 Emergency In Syria
Today, we are calling on the UK government and all governments to: • Urgently increase the support, both financial and medical, to Syria • Pressure any allies they have within the conflict to ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan shares end higher on consumer, financial boost
Sri Lankan shares marked their best session in nearly five months on Thursday, ending higher for a second straight session on the back of gains in consumer and financial stocks. ( read original story ...)
US to Hit All of Iran’s Financial Sector With Sanctions
The Trump administration is poised to announce that it will blacklist Iran’s entire financial sector, dealing another blow to an economy that is already reeling under U.S. sanctions. ( read original story ...)