As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Vietnam needs to take concerted action to shore up the foundations of its economy. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to lift monopoly, electricity prices to be determined by market
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has received many questions related to electricity pricing, including retail prices for household use and price adjustment frequency. ( read original story ...)
The curious case of Pakistan’s spiralling remittances
Remittances are considered one of the major sources of foreign exchange in an under-developed country. It seconds Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in its contribution to foreign exchange, preceding ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan asked to highlight potential
Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al-Malkiy on Thursday said Pakistan possessed everything for growth and had great potential for business and economic p ... ( read original story ...)
China to assist Pakistan in developing dates processing plants, onion cold storages in Southern Balochistan
It was also decided that China will assist in developing dates processing plants and onion cold storages in Southern Balochistan. Syed Fakhar Imam acknowledged the existence of expanding friendly ... ( read original story ...)
Will anyone buy TikTok’s business in India?
"With the size of the deal expected to be anywhere upwards of $2.5 billion (Rs1.8 lakh crore) and the complexities involved of having a Chinese licensor, it is not everyone's cup of tea." ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China eases cross-border yuan policy to help trade and investors -c.bank
China will make it easier for firms to make cross-border yuan settlements on foreign trade, and relax some curbs on foreign investment, the central bank said on Friday, as part of steps to support ... ( read original story ...)
Rafael Grossi: IAEA inspectors ‘working again’ in Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been able to "re-establish their inspection activities" in Iran, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA has said. Iran had previously ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Upset by Plan of Libya’s Sarraj to Step Down, Erdogan Says
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turkey was upset by news that Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj wants to quit by the end of October. Sarraj announced on ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan Says New Measures Needed as Virus Makes Comeback in Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday the government needed to ramp up measures to curb a rise in coronavirus cases, which have increased in recent weeks back to early-May levels. Turkey has ... ( read original story ...)