PLC, has been honored with first ever Sri Lanka’s Retail Brand of the Year tribute from one of the most keenly awaited global awards, the British based ‘Global Banking and Financial Awards.The awards, ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What a North Korean holiday may reveal about Kim Jong Un’s plans
North Korea is expected to use a major holiday this weekend to showcase its military power, highlight domestic political messages, and galvanize citizens at a time when the country faces increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Adds Fresh Tax Breaks to Stimulus to Spur Growth
Thailand will extend tax incentives to millions of its middle and upper income groups to fire up consumption and counter the nation’s worst economic slump triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Qatar Makes Formal Request for F-35 Jets – Sources
Qatar has submitted a formal request to the United States to buy stealthy F-35 fighter jets, three people familiar with the deal said, in a deal that if pursued could strain U.S. ties with Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Focus: Turkeys for Thanksgiving, Walmart health plans
Your Thanksgiving party is probably going to be smaller this year and grocery stores and farmers are rethinking their stock of turkey to accommodate that. ( read original story ...)
Japan current account surplus falls in August, but at slower pace
Weighed down by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s current account surplus for August fell ... down 1.5 percent and staying in the black for the 74th straight month, the Finance Ministry said in ... ( read original story ...)
Mighty taka puts Bangladesh Bank in a bind
For exporters desperately trying to keep up the latest robust run of merchandise sales abroad and cement the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, an old problem has raised its head: a rising taka ... ( read original story ...)
Banks asked to meet housing finance targets or face penalties
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday introduced incentives and penalty mechanism for banks to promote housing and construction financing forcing them to meet housing sector targets ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital enters Pakistan
Amid digital growth in the country, the Western Digital has decided to enter Pakistani market with the launch of its products in the country, but the company faces challenges from piracy and copy ... ( read original story ...)
SBP introduces incentive, penalty mechanism to promote housing finance
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced an incentive and penalty mechanism for banks to promote housing and construction financing in the country. ( read original story ...)