Microsoft said three state-hacking groups, one Russian and two from North Korea, conducted the attacks. Although it did not name the targets, Microsoft said they included seven "prominent" companies ... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Nepal relations: Army Chief Naravane’s bridge-building
Home Minister of Nepal announced that 100 more border posts will be built over the boundary lines of the new map to confront the Indian army. ( read original story ...)
Economic Report: Malaysia’s economy to grow 6.5% to 7.5% in 2021 after contracting 4.5% in 2020
MALAYSIA’s gross domestic product (GDP ... according to the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Economic Outlook 2021 report released last week. However, the report pointed out that the upbeat outlook hinges ... ( read original story ...)
The State of the Nation/Economic Report: Why Malaysia’s debt burden is still above RM1 trillion
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd, the project and asset owner of ... estimated at RM119 billion); RM49.5 billion in private finance initiatives (PFIs) and RM4.8 billion in liabilities under PBLT Sdn Bhd, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi finance minister vows reforms and robust recovery next year
Jadaan, who chairs the Group of 20 countries this year, talked to Nikkei via videoconference and expressed confidence in ongoing structural economic reforms, saying, "We are likely to see very ... ( read original story ...)
Iran: Airfares Set to Rise by 10%
The Supreme Civil Aviation Council approved a 10% rise in the ticket prices of domestic flights compared with prices set by the Association of Iranian Airlines in the month ending June 20. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese banks raise foreign ownership ratio to improve financial strength
Vietnamese banks have been increasing their foreign ownership ratios to attract investment and improve financial strength. According to Military Bank (MB), the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Exploring Crypto Regulations? SECP Publishes Exploratory Report
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan published a document studying digital asset regulatory structures. ( read original story ...)
After India, Afghanistan rejects Pakistan’s so-called terror dossier
The Afghan foreign ministry said it “strongly rejects the allegations of the spokesman of the Pakistani Army claiming the use of Afghan territory against that country” ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Indonesia says B40 biodiesel programme unlikely to proceed next year
JAKARTA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia is unlikely to proceed with plans to raise the bio-content of its palm oil-based biodiesel to 40% next year as it struggles to fund the programme, an energy ... ( read original story ...)