Kazakhstan has improved its performance in the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators project that measures good governance in more than 200 countries since 1996. The report covers six ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Malaysia to stop funding state carrier if talks with lessors fail – letter
The parent of Malaysia Airlines has warned leasing companies that state fund Khazanah will stop funding the group and force it into a winding down process if restructuring talks with lessors are ... ( read original story ...)
US preparing to impose new sanctions on Iran’s financial industry: Source
Iran hawks inside and outside the Trump administration ... many foreign banks are already deterred from doing business with the Islamic Republic - including humanitarian deals. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s biggest event for innovative startups slated for next month
Hanoi (VNA) – The national festival for innovative startups , Techfest Vietnam 2020 will take place at the National Economics University in Hanoi from November 27-29. The annual festival, the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine government not interested to take over ailing airlines
The government will not take over the operations of domestic airlines skidding due to the global tourism slump amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Cebu Air to raise $500m to fund its rescue act
The Philippine budget carrier Cebu Air Inc. plans to raise $500 million by selling preferred stock and bonds, joining airlines worldwide in trying to increase capital to help cope with the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Philippine budget carrier Cebu Air seeks $500m to weather COVID
The Philippines' largest budget carrier Cebu Air on Thursday said it is looking to raise $500 million to repair a balance sheet that has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes a day ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia students, workers rally against new labor law
Thousands of enraged students and workers are staging new rallies across Indonesia in opposition to a law they say will cripple labor rights and harm the environment ... ( read original story ...)
Forbes List Of India’s 100 Richest Shows Gains In Wealth Despite Pandemic
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic which hit India hard and led to a sharp economic contraction, half of the nation’s 100 richest on the 2020 Forbes India Rich List saw gains. Their collective net worth rose ... ( read original story ...)
Removal of Georgia Shipwreck Delayed Again Over Anchor Issue
Officials have again delayed removal of an overturned cargo ship that's been partially submerged along the Georgia coast for more than a year. ( read original story ...)