Ant Group is most notably a provider of financial technology that is known for its Alipay platform and is partially owned by Alibaba, the " Amazon of China ." The IPO is expected to launch in October ... ( read original story ...)
What pandemic? Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China as travel surges during holiday week
Photos of the tourist attraction in Beijing last weekend show massive crowds crammed along the winding wall, pressed together in close quarters and squeezing past each other through narrow doorways. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Stock Market Due For Profit Taking
The Indonesia stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, advancing almost 75 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just beneath the 5,000-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
It can change fate of South Asians
Regional connectivity through the Bay of Bengal can change the fate of South Asian people through trade and economy, especially of the landlocked Nepal, Bhutan and India’s Northeast, said economists ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial Bank receives USD 50Mn equity from International Finance Corporation
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the completion of all formalities relating to the private placement of shares with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the receipt of US$ 50 ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan and international partners prepare for 2020 Afghanistan Conference
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Recovery and Reconstruction; published on 06 Oct 2020 by UNAMA ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s plans to boost refining capacity seen facing financing, economy of scale hurdles
Iraq’s plans to boost its refining capacity faces several hurdles, such as a lack of economy of scale and financing, which may thwart attempts by OPEC’s second largest producer to wean itself off ... ( read original story ...)
Germany contributes additional funding to support thousands of vulnerable refugee families in Iraq
English News and Press Release on Iraq and 2 other countries about Contributions, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 06 Oct 2020 by Govt. Germany and UNHCR ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam honors 30 largest taxpayers
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) on October 5 held a ceremony honoring top 30 tax payers of the country. Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung and Hanoi’s Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh at the event. A ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Sinovac vaccine trial said to be stalled in Bangladesh over funding
Phase 3 test of CoronaVac uncertain after drug company asked government to co-finance it, according to local media reports citing health secretary. ( read original story ...)