Israel’s central bank is expanding its set of monetary tools by offering repurchase transactions to non-bank credit providers, according to a Sunday announcement. The Bank of Israel will take ... ( read original story ...)
Sher Khan Port: Most business closed due to insecurity
Businessmen in the Sher Khan Port of northern Kunduz province have complained against insecurity and said tens of business companies have stopped functioning due to insecurity and lawlessness. ( read original story ...)
How a Dubai-based start-up is helping families declutter
Toyit digital platform enables donation or selling of used toys ... ( read original story ...)
State enterprises, vehicles to be auctioned in Azerbaijan
The State Property Service under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Economy will hold an auction on January 12, 2021, Trend reports with reference to the ministry. According to the information, 31 facilities ... ( read original story ...)
Did South Africa sell arms to Syria? – David Maynier
NCACC should probe arms sales to Syria. The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that Jeff Radebe, Chairperson of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), should aut ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s event marketing business forecast to lose 5.6 billion baht
Thailand's event marketing business is expected to lose 5.6 billion baht (186 million USD) worth of revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as compared to the total amount of 14 billion baht per ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam business poised to take up China slack
Businesses are being urged to expand trade ties with Vietnam, with a new report describing the country as a standout market for Australia as relations with China continue to sour. ( read original story ...)
Philippines suspends OFW deployment to Jordan on virus risks
THE PHILIPPINES has suspended the deployment of newly hired migrant Filipinos to Jordan due to risks from the coronavirus. In an advisory dated Dec. 10, the Philippine Overseas Employment ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: 2.4 million skilled jobs feared to remain unfilled as Covid-19 almost hits 450,000-mark
The Philippines faces a postpandemic skills and employment gap that may leave 2.4 million skilled jobs vacant and unfilled if there are no significant reforms in education and training of workers. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Africa agree to beef up post-pandemic business ties
Some 160 companies including Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. have bases in resource-rich South Africa, which accounts for more than 20% of Africa's gross domestic product. ( read original story ...)