Spending to help India's pandemic-hit economy is likely to face delays after the federal government and some states on Monday failed to agree who should borrow to cover revenue shortfalls. ( read original story ...)
Fitch Ratings affirms ratings of 4 Philippines’ largest banks with stable outlook
Credit watcher Fitch Ratings said Tuesday it affirmed the credit ratings of four of the Philippines' largest banks with a stable outlook despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
MullenLowe Philippines next to sell to local player after Indonesia
The deal sees long-time Treyna shareholders significantly increase their equity stakes in the agency group, with Mike Trillana becoming the lead local shareholder. ( read original story ...)
China Set to Price $6 Billion Debt Deal as Soon as Wednesday
China’s government is expected to price a potential $6 billion bond sale as early as Wednesday, ahead of potential volatility from U.S. elections next month. ( read original story ...)
Desperate Pakistan Hires Top Lobbying Firm For US Bailout At FATF Rather Than Fight Terror
PM Imran Khan-led 'Naya' Pakistan is believed to now relying on American lobbying firms to find a way out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. ( read original story ...)
CPEC has changed the future of Pakistan
(Gwadar Pro) – The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has changed the future of Pakistan, by creating lots of business opportunities, said President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia is putting business before the environment and that could be disastrous for its rainforests – Jaweb
Indonesia’s parliament passed a controversial and sweeping jobs law that environmentalists say will have a disastrous impact on the country’s forests and rich biodiversity. The omnibus jobs creation ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban condemns human rights violations but is ‘okay doing business with China’
Billionaire Mark Cuban condemned human rights abuses globally on Monday – he noted on The Megyn Kelly Show that he is comfortable his business ties in China. ( read original story ...)
Home buying sentiment expected to be subdued in Macau, after ‘golden week’ tourism arrivals plummet by 90 per cent
Home buying sentiment in Macau, the world’s largest gaming hub, was expected to be subdued after tourist arrivals failed to meet expectations during the “golden week” holiday last week.Residential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Postpones Annual Policy Address Until After Beijing Talks
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Monday she will postpone her annual policy address, initially scheduled for Wednesday, to first hold a trip to Beijing to discuss China's support for the ... ( read original story ...)