Six members of Pakistan's touring contingent in New Zealand have tested positive for Covid-19. According to an NZC release, four are new cases, while two of the positive results have been deemed ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia woos US private equity for new sovereign wealth fund
Indonesia has approached US private equity firms including Blackstone and Carlyle to take part in a new sovereign wealth fund, marking a test of investor interest after the country passed sweeping ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s nation-building could be good for your super
A sovereign wealth fund is expected to be operational next year and Hostplus says Indonesia could be a good bet for patient capital. ( read original story ...)
China is an opportunity for India — not a threat, Beijing says as more apps are banned
India has blocked to-date 220 Chinese mobile apps, some of them made by China's prominent consumer-facing tech companies like ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba. ( read original story ...)
UK climate leadership seen weakened by aid cut for world’s poor
Britain's decision to cut its aid budget will likely dent its reputation on the global diplomatic stage and may weaken a push for other wealthy governments to find more funding to help poor nations ... ( read original story ...)
Apicorp extends $50m to finance solar projects
For years, Apicorp has been a trusted financial partner in the region’s energy sector, and we are delighted to extend further suppo ... ( read original story ...)
PJSC LUKOIL’s (LUKOY) Management on 3Q and Nine Months 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
LUKOY) 3Q and Nine Months 2020 Earnings Conference Call November 25, 2020 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Palivoda – Investor Relations Alexander Matytsyn – Chief Financial Officer Pavel ... ( read original story ...)
Finance companies lose COVID-19-driven deposit boom to banks
Despite the massive customer deposit pile-up at banks, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, Sri Lanka’s licensed finance companies have failed to have a piece of the pie or at least to cling on to their ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Biggest Banks Resist Pressure to Lower Lending Rates
Indonesia’s lenders are pushing back against central bank pressure to further lower interest rates for their customers, a step policy makers believe can help pull the economy out of recession. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to provide $50m in budget support
South Korea has agreed to provide $50 million in budget support to Bangladesh to help the country continue its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)