Net Loss attributable to the Shareholders of the Parent was US$56 MUS$67m at end of H1, continuing to be affected by an increase in Loan Loss Provisions largely related to a major fraud case and ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff elections lure big PACs ready to spend cash
With two concurrent runoff elections that could swing the balance of the Senate, Georgia is about to become the center of the political ... ( read original story ...)
Oman govt teams up with Ericsson on 5G, Internet of Things
Oman's Ministry of Finance has, in partnership with Ericsson, signed an agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Telecommunications Technology and IoT (CoE) to facilitate 5G and ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan contributes significantly to global fight against COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic, which brought a number of unparalleled challenges and disruptions, requires a worldwide effort in protecting public health. Countries have taken reinforcement measures on ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, North Korea trying to hack coronavirus researchers, Microsoft says
Russian and North Korean government operatives have attempted to breach ... “The targets include leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers in Canada, France, India, South Korea, and the ... ( read original story ...)
20 financial facts that tell the story 2020
You can view the 2020 emag here >> More than 100 million meals were served during August under the UK government’s “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme, at a cost of £522 million to the taxpayer. A total of ... ( read original story ...)
Six months into his premiership, what has Mustafa al-Kadhimi done for Iraq?
Kadhimi ascended to the premiership in Iraq after months of political instability. It has been six months since Kadhimi took office, an event that many hoped would usher in positive change for Iraq. ( read original story ...)
Iran blames U.S. sanctions for vaccine payment problems
U.S. sanctions are preventing Iran from making advance payment to the global COVAX facility set up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries, the Iranian government said as the virus death toll ... ( read original story ...)
Iran State-Run Media: “Country’s Situation Is Critical”
On the eve of the anniversary of the major Iran protests in November 2019, state-run media reflect the regime’s fear of another uprising, calling the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines raises $106.3 billion from taxes, borrowings
The Philippines has so far raised $106.3 billion (approximately P5.13 trillion) in funds this year from tax collections, other revenues and borrowings combined, the Department of Finance said ... ( read original story ...)