Despite experiencing rapid growth in the last few years, financial technology (fintech) services in the Kingdom are still underdeveloped and underused. To fulfill its potential in the Cambodian ... ( read original story ...)
500 Startups partners with government unit to support tech startups in Cambodia
Over the initial two-year partnership, the VC firm will bring together founders throughout the country to form teams and technology companies. ( read original story ...)
500 Startups partner with Khmer Enterprise to Build a Startup Ecosystem in Cambodia
The San Francisco based 500 Startups, the most active global early-stage venture capital firm is bringing its world-class startup programming and will help drive the formation and scaling of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif calls for lifting of all ‘cruel, unfair’ sanctions against Syria
Iran's Zarif calls for lifting of all 'cruel, unfair' sanctions against Syria. Iran Press TV. Sunday, 22 November 2020 2:35 PM. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a ... ( read original story ...)
The Olive Oil in Your Local Store May Be Funding Syrian Warlords
Unfortunately, Shaikho’s experience is not unique. An investigation by The Daily Beast has found that conflict olives stolen by Syrian warlords to finance their fighting units are being smuggled into ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian minister tried to meet Kazakh PM despite expired COVID test – Kazakhs
Ukraine's infrastructure minister was prevented from meeting officials during a visit to Kazakhstan because his COVID-19 test results had expired, posing a risk to meeting participants, the Kazakh ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials, healthcare firms drag
Sri Lanka’s main stock index closed lower on Monday, dragged down by industrials and healthcare companies. ** The CSE All Share Index ended 0.21% lower at 6,072.07. It edged up 0.04% last week, ... ( read original story ...)
Moody’s says Sri Lanka’s 2021 budget unlikely to significantly boost growth
Moody's Investors Service says Sri Lanka's 2021 budget is unlikely to significantly boost growth in the country. The budget calls for LKR3.6 trillion ($19.5 billion, 23.7% of 2020 forecast GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan banks’ ratings unaffected by proposed FLC mergers: Fitch Ratings
The mergers of Sri Lankan finance and leasing company (FLC) subsidiaries with their parent banks will not have an immediate impact on the banks' ratings, says Fitch Ratings. Full Statement The agency' ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to visit Nepal on November 26-27
Shringla is visiting at the invitation of Foreign Secretary Paudyal. This will be a continuation of the regular exchange of high level visits between the two friendly neighbours, the Nepalese Foreign ... ( read original story ...)