Oman’s Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has issued royal orders to ratify an emergency interest-free loan for the categories most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). ( read original story ...)
Date of next Italian-Turkmen business forum announced
The next meeting of Italian-Turkmen Business Forum is scheduled for the upcoming autumn, said Italian Ambassador in Turkmenistan Diego Ungaro, Trend reports with reference to the Embassy of Italy ... ( read original story ...)
The pandemic isn’t slowing down protests in NYC, Lebanon, and Hong Kong — here’s how people are balancing protests with coronavirus safety
We checked in with protesters in three cities who are fighting for basic rights while trying to stay safe from the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
The World Bank’s COVID-19 response in Europe and Central Asia – At a glance [EN/RU]
English News and Press Release on Uzbekistan and 12 other countries about Food and Nutrition, Health, Aged Persons, Children, Epidemic and more; published on 18 Jun 2020 by World Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Iceland Helps to Boost Support for Women’s Protection in Yemen
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Contributions, Health, Children, IDPs and more; published on 23 Jun 2020 by UNFPA ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia banned Hajj for international visitors this year due to the coronavirus, forfeiting as much as $4 billion in revenue
Around 70% of Muslims who complete the Hajj each year come from outside Saudi Arabia, meaning the government will lose out on billions in revenue. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan and Pakistan relations should be led by trade diplomacy
Pakistan’s efforts in reaching the Central Asian market can effectively be substantiated by prioritizing resolution of Afghan-Pak trade and transit issues: Chairman PAJCCI ... ( read original story ...)
Sun Express says to focus business on Turkish tourism market
Sun Express, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines THYAO.IS, will restructure its business to focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine human capital: a long view of development, challenges
An important study on human capital development in the Philippines has recently been completed at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC. ( read original story ...)
BDO consolidates brokerage business
BDO Unibank Inc. is buying out the interest of Nomura Holdings Inc. under BDO Nomura Securities Inc. as part of the plan of the Sy family to consolidate their securities brokerage business. ( read original story ...)