Yesterday’s primary elections were once again marred by serious problems at the polls, especially in Georgia. However, in this case, the issues probably had less to do with the COVID-19 pandemic, and ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart signs $35m sustainable finance deal with OSC
This sustainable financing agreement is the first of its kind in Oman and a first for Standard Chartered Bank in the Middle East. The 8-year facility is linked to key sustainability targets in line ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s the hefty Covid-19 bill Cambodia is asking tourists to pay
The costs include a $5 travel fee (R83) from the airport to a waiting centre for lab test results, $100 (R1659) for a Covid-19 test and $30 (R498) for accommodation at a hotel or ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan shares end higher as financial stocks rise
Sri Lankan shares rose marginally on Wednesday with financial stocks comprising more than half the session's gains, helping the benchmark index close higher for a third straight day. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Economic Policies Prepared It for the Coronavirus—North Korea’s Did Not
While Pyongyang appropriates its citizens’ foreign currency, Seoul becomes a safe haven for foreign investors. ( read original story ...)
US court asked to force Facebook to release Myanmar officials’ data for genocide case
Lawyers bringing a case before the World Court accusing Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority have asked a U.S. district court to order Facebook to release posts and communications ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand approves $300 mln aid for drought-stricken sugarcane farmers
Thailand approved 10 billion baht ($319 million) in aid on Tuesday for its sugarcane farmers, whose output has been hit by drought. Thailand is the world's second-largest sugar exporter, behind Brazil ... ( read original story ...)
Persecution of Iran’s Baha’is ramped up: threats to “uproot”, prison sentences and psychological pressures
Reports of new threats to “uproot” the community in Shiraz, along with an unprecedented number of new prison sentences, reincarcerations and a media campaign of hatred, are raising concerns for the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh MPs join budget session wearing masks amid coronavirus outbreak
Several precautionary measures were taken to prevent coronavirus infection risks during the budget session. Representatives of the government and the opposition attended the session, all wearing masks ... ( read original story ...)
RPT-INSIGHT-Singapore’s migrant workers fear financial ruin after virus ordeal
Jobs main concern of migrant workers as economy reopens * Many workers saddled with hefty debts * Thousands of workers stuck in dormitory quarantine ... ( read original story ...)