As a developing economy, it is no surprise that the Philippines still has a long way to go when it comes to financial literacy. Just before the government imposed the enhanced community quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq invites Int’l bidders to Mansuriya Gas Field
By Joe Snell for Al Monitor . Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . Iraq has invited international bidders to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong still keen to invest in Myanmar despite pandemic
Hong Kong investors expressed interest to look for new opportunities in Myanmar, during a recent webinar organised by the Myanmar-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: parliament to hold special session, with business community wary of further economic fallout
. It comes after a six-day stretch of rallies attended by tens of thousands of protesters that spread from the capital, Bangkok, to other major cities in the Southeast Asian nation. The demonstrators ... ( read original story ...)
China to balance stable growth and risk prevention – PBOC
China will strike a balance between stabilising economic growth and preventing risks, even as debt was allowed to temporarily rise this year to support the coronavirus-hit economy, the head of the ... ( read original story ...)
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters | Charlotte Observer
U.S. officials say Iran is behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in multiple battleground states that appeared to be aimed at intimidating them into voting for President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Steel Tycoon Regains Billionaire Status As Vietnam’s Economic Recovery Picks Up
Shares of Hoa Phat Corporation, Vietnam’s biggest steel maker, have doubled since their March low, propelling Tran Dinh Long, the company’s cofounder and chairman back into the billionaire ranks after ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam records world’s highest trade growth in Q3: UNCTAD
Amid a generalized downtrend in the third quarter, Vietnam posted the highest trade growth globally during the period at 10.9% year-on-year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s shifting supply chain creates boomtowns in rural Vietnam
The boom in Bac Giang highlights how the shift in the world’s supply chains is touching regions previously left behind ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs easing coronavirus rule for short business trips from abroad
Japan is considering exempting businesspeople entering Japan on a 72-hour or less short stay from the country's quarantine period requirement, provided the ... ( read original story ...)