Boursa Kuwait participated in the IFN Kuwait OnAir Forum 2020, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to contribute to the growth and development ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s new emir calls for national unity ahead of elections
Sabah called on Tuesday for national unity to meet challenges facing the Gulf state, in a speech to lawmakers ahead of planned parliamentary elections on Dec. 5. KUWAIT, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Kuwait's ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijani banks foreign currency demand disclosed
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held a foreign exchange auction with the participation of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) on October 20, 2020, and sold $63.8 million to Azerbaijani ... ( read original story ...)
No progress in Kyrgyz impasse as businesses warn of economic damage
Kyrgyzstan's parliament has failed to gather a quorum in an overnight session, deputies said on Thursday, leaving the Central Asian nation in a power vacuum as rival groups tried to claim power after ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan’s election to the HRC adds confidence to foreign entrepreneurs and companies wishing to do business with the country
Member of the British House of Lords Alexander Carlisle noted that he welcomes the election of Uzbekistan to the HRC, IA “Dunyo” reports. “Undoubtedly, this is recognition of the great progress made, ... ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan Admits He Wasn’t Interested in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at First — ‘I Didn’t Want to Play Someone Who Was an Oppressor’
Michael B. Jordan is one of the most promising young actors in the movie business. He’s been a part of several very successful films, including 2018’s billion-dollar blockbuster, Black Panther. Jordan ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Investment expands operations
Nepal Investment Bank Ltd (NIBL) has expanded its operation by opening its 18th and 19th extension counters at Shukuldhoka, Bhaktapur and Machhegaun, Chandragiri ward number nine. ( read original story ...)
Fortunes of China’s internet tycoons soar amid pandemic
A survey shows Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, held onto his status as China’s richest entrepreneur as the coronavirus shutdown propelled demand for online shopping and other services ... ( read original story ...)
France’s Macron, Iraq PM Highlight Importance of Fight Against Terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi both highlighted the importance of the fight against terrorism following a meeting in Paris, a statement from Macron's ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay over $2 billion to the US Justice Department over Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal, report says
The settlement, which would avoid a US criminal settlement, could be announced within days, Bloomberg said, citing sources. ( read original story ...)