US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he would raise concerns about China next week as he travels to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects plan to buy China’s Sinovac vaccine; health minister tests positive
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and a high-ranking health official said on Wednesday the federal government will not buy a COVID-19 vaccine from China's Sinovac, one day after the health minister ... ( read original story ...)
Many Countries at Risk of Defaulting on Debt to China
China is Africa's biggest lender, but with economies facing turmoil during the pandemic, many countries have appealed for debt relief. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo, Esper to Visit India to Bolster Ties, Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are set to visit New Delhi next week, part of an effort to cement U.S. strategic and military ties with India in their mutual rivalry ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Dangles Bailout Card to Win Over Investors for Bonds
As Oman wades back into the international debt market after more than a year, it’s seeking to boost investor confidence by raising the possibility of assistance from its Gulf neighbors. ( read original story ...)
Oman Dangles Bailout Card to Win Over Investors for Bonds
As Oman wades back into the international debt market after more than a year, it’s seeking to boost investor confidence by raising the possibility of assistance from its Gulf neighbors. ( read original story ...)
Syria’s President Assad cuts tax for low-income workers – presidency
The economy has been hit also by a financial crisis in neighbouring Lebanon that has choked off a key source of dollars. In a separate decision, the presidency also said Assad was giving a one-time ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s Finance Companies on the rocks
Colombo (News 1st); The risk of a second COVID-19 wave, together with weak borrower sentiment in an already fragile operating environment, would put - Get the latest breaking news and top stories ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s Finance Companies on the rocks
Colombo (News 1st); The risk of a second COVID-19 wave, together with weak borrower sentiment in an already fragile operating environment, would put - Get the latest breaking news and top stories ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea vows to join IMF’s move to help low-income nations hit by pandemic
SEJONG -- South Korea will join a move by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help low-income nations recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki said Wednesday. Hong made ... ( read original story ...)