South Korea has overtaken China to lead Asia in sales of socially-responsible bonds this year, as global issuance of debt to fund the fight against Covid-19 surges. ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Payout No Succor for Government Finances
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman can expect another payout from the central bank in coming weeks, but it’s unlikely to plug a huge government revenue hole created by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan lockdown adds to Indian traders’ woes
It is almost five months now that the entry of people other than the Bhutanese has stopped in the Himalayan country ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says UAE to open diplomatic ties with Israel
President Donald Trump says the United Arab Emirates and Israel will establish diplomatic ties in a deal halting the planned annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future ... ( read original story ...)
Best Practices for Providing Exceptional Customer Experiences
Covid-19 has altered many aspects of our lives, including our purchasing habits. So, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of customers are making online purchases on a regular basis. ( read original story ...)
Electronic Wallet’ Launches in West Bank, Gaza Strip
In a move to shift Palestinian society away from its heavy reliance on cash, PalPay, a Bank of Palestine Group company, has inaugurated Mahfazti, its “My Wallet” service, providing a wide range of ... ( read original story ...)
United Arab Emirates sells out Palestine for Israel
The United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to full normalization of relations, bringing their decades-long clandestine dealings proudly into the open. The so-called “Abraham Accords” sealing the ... ( read original story ...)
7 Reasons The Israel–UAE Peace Is A Great Business Move
The agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations has huge economic implications for both countries. ( read original story ...)
BCorp cancels plan to take over Singer Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) has cancelled its plan to take over home electronic appliances distributor Singer (M) Sdn Bhd, a deal that could have cost more than half a billion ringgit. ( read original story ...)
Thailand needs IoT system
Thailand needs a better ecosystem to support the Internet of Things (IoT), an important tool to help the government attain its ambitious goal of building smart industries following the Covid-19 period ... ( read original story ...)