Flights have opened between India and Nepal which will be under a bilateral air bubble arrangement. Confirming this to Financial Express Online, "The Air Bubble with Nepal is based on the similar ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’s Moon Urges Citizens to Support Ambitious Carbon Neutrality Goal
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday urged citizens to work together toward a greener economy and vowed to support low-carbon technologies in an address aimed at rallying ... ( read original story ...)
ADB approves $500 million loan for Indonesia to expand financial inclusion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500 million loan to support Indonesia’s effort to expand access to funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and marginalized groups, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia imposes higher export levies amid year-end rally in global CPO prices
The progressive export levy on CPO could increase biodiesel consumption in 2021 by easing the subsidy burden, but the industry association has said producers need a grace period to recover from the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Bourse Expected To Open Under Pressure On Thursday
Ahead of Wednesday's day off, the Indonesia stock market had moved higher in back-to-back trading days, advancing more than 130 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Closes In on Covid-19 Vaccines as Payment Problems Ease
Iran said it expects to secure its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines “soon” after making progress in overcoming hurdles that have been hindering purchases. ( read original story ...)
Iran blames U.S. for covid harm
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that U.S. sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad, including covid-19 vaccines needed to contain ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to Push Philippine Debt Ratio to More Than 50% of GDP
The Philippines expects its debt to rise to more than half of its economic output this year as the government increased borrowing to cope with the pandemic, the Bureau of the Treasury said. ( read original story ...)
Japan to earmark ¥50 billion for 6G development
The government hopes to boost public-private cooperation in 6G research and development to gain a lead over other countries in the field of telecommunications. ( read original story ...)
ADB approves $500 million loan for Indonesia to expand financial inclusion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500 million loan to support Indonesia’s effort to expand access to funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and marginalized groups, ... ( read original story ...)