Lawyers for former Armenian Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan, who has been detained since August 2019 on charges of large-scale embezzlement and abuse of official power, report that he has been ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank updates financial statistics for September 2020
The Bank of Mongolia, today, October 28, organized a monthly press briefing to provide latest update on the financial and banking industry of Mongolia. ( read original story ...)
Mongolia to receive USD 20 million credit from International Development Association
During its plenary session of October 29, State Great Khural – the parliament of Mongolia ratified an agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) on USD 20 million ... ( read original story ...)
New plan to build more than 700 homes in Lebanon near I-40 and S.R. 109 approved
A plan to build more than 700 homes in Lebanon will move forward. The proposal now combines duplex villas and single-family houses. Waverly, the proposed development by Beazer Homes, is on ... ( read original story ...)
Amid warning signs, the future of Kyrgyzstan’s politics is wide open
After the post-election street contest has died down in Kyrgyzstan, the country looks to the near future - with a chance for open political competition or the suppression of democratic institutions. ( read original story ...)
Trading platform eToro hiring 100 in Israel
Israeli social trading and multi-asset brokerage company eToro is currently hiring 100 people in Israel. Most of the new jobs are in development, although there are also marketing and customer support ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Committee Unanimously Votes to Deny Missionary Groups Tax Benefits
The Knesset Finance Committee, headed by MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni (UTJ), voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny tax exemptions to missionary groups operating in Israel. One of the non-profit organizations, ... ( read original story ...)
Paulette Jordan is running to become the first Native American woman in the U.S. Senate
Idaho native and politician Paulette Jordan is hoping to bring a lot of change to her home state this November. As the Democratic nominee for Idaho's Senate seat up for election this year, Jordan, is ... ( read original story ...)
Thai finance ministry raises 2020 GDP outlook to 7.7% contraction
BANGKOK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Thailand’s finance ministry on Thursday upgraded its 2020 gross domestic product forecast to a 7.7% contraction from the 8.5% decline it projected in July, helped by ... ( read original story ...)
Debt at China’s state-owned firms in question after BMW partner fails to repay billion-yuan bond
We shouldn’t take for granted that state-owned enterprises will never default, nor wait for government bailouts if it happens Zhao Xijun, finance professor The Shanhai Pass is a section of the Great ... ( read original story ...)