Foreign investment banks (IBs) have slightly upgraded their forecasts for South Korea's economic growth for this year on growing hopes of a recovery, a report showed Monday. However, economic ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Prepares to Raise Oil Output as Biden Presidency Nears
Iran is preparing to raise oil production in a sign the Islamic Republic expects the U.S. to ease some sanctions under a Joe Biden presidency. Tehran will “prepare resources and oil-industry equipment ... ( read original story ...)
Revised State Audit Law hoped to boost effectiveness of public finance monitoring
With new revisions and supplements to the Law on State Audit, the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) is expected to greatly help to improve the transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management ... ( read original story ...)
At least 322 Fintech Firms are Now Based in Indonesia including Digital Payments, Online Lending Platforms: Report
At least 322 Fintech firms are now based in Indonesia including digital payments, online lending platforms: report. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Gets First Batch of Covid Vaccine From China’s Sinovac
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccine ordered from China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd. arrived in Indonesia, marking a new phase in the country’s fight against Southeast Asia’s worst outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Food security research grants available to Filipinos
Filipinos may now apply for research grants on accelerating transformation through agricultural innovation in Southeast Asia with a focus on food security during the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar- QLM looks to boost shareholder value on its competitive lead
QLM Life & Medical Insurance Company has announced its initial public offering (IPO) of 210mn shares, representing 60% of the shares of the company. QLM's shares are worth QR3.15 per offer share, or a ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the feud between Turquoise Hill and Rio Tinto over copper mine in Mongolia
Disputes over delays, cost overruns and financing plans between Canadian miner’s minority shareholders and majority owner-operator Rio have spilled into the open in recent months ... ( read original story ...)
In Georgia Senate runoffs, banks go all in for Republicans
Banking trade organizations are usually cautious about making endorsements. But with Democrats winning the White House and control of Congress on the line in the two races, some groups are pouring in ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Joins Other Jurisdictions Where COVID-19 Business Income Claims Fail
Surviving businesses have looked to their business insurance policies to try to recover the income they lost, but a recent ruling in Georgia indicates businesses will need to look elsewhere for ... ( read original story ...)