Finance Minister Ali Allawi said the goal was to “create a strategic and policy framework for a new Iraqi economy.” If it is faithfully executed, Iraq will “have a restructured and more dynamic ... ( read original story ...)
‘Are others from Bangladesh? Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP over free vaccine promise for Bihar
In its manifesto released on October 22, the BJP promised to offer free Covid vaccination for Bihar. The promise triggered a massive controversy with many opposition leaders questioning the Centre for ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why has the comparison between India, Bangladesh per capita GDP got so much attention?
Bangladesh’s per capita GDP was merely half of India’s in 2007 — but this was just before the global financial crisis. It was roughly 70% of India’s in 2014 and this gap closed rapidly in the last few ... ( read original story ...)
India Stocks Decline as U.S. Stimulus Concern Mutes Sentiment
India stocks fell, as an elusive U.S. stimulus deal kept sentiment muted in the region while investors closely watched the earnings for local companies. ( read original story ...)
Misfiring trade policies could lead Iran to deeper trade deficit
Iran is working to develop non-oil exports in the face of US sanctions, but the country's trade policies are in dire need of reform before real progress will be feasible. ( read original story ...)
India’s title of the world’s largest receiver of remittances is in danger
India received $83 billion in foreign remittances in 2019, topping the list of the world's largest remittance receivers, but the coronavirus pandemic and some key structural issues are making it ... ( read original story ...)
Planning the ideal business event in Japan
Japan is committed to minimising the health risk to visitors while offering its world-class hospitality, facilities and unique culture. Paid and presented by JNTO ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tis the season for business
Despite the squeeze on family income in a sagging economy, the market is witnessing a spike in consumer demand. ( read original story ...)
A crude quandary for Gulf states and Pakistan
SLIDING market prices, lowering demand and healthy output projections are set to hit the single product, oil-rich economies of the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its report ... ( read original story ...)
Packed Bars and Mask-Less Catwalks: With Covid Curbs Fading, China Set for Consumption Rebound
Over the weekend, crowds packed a former industrial warehouse in Beijing as the China Fashion Week got underway, with models strutting mask-less on a square runway and guests oblivious to social ... ( read original story ...)