A top executive at a Singapore firm seeking to buy Newcastle United has quit after police launched a probe into his activities, the company said Wednesday, the latest turmoil for the bid. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan Business Council Meeting
The event was attended by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan Adham Ikramov and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Dovletgeldy Rejepov. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan flounders in power vaccum
Kyrgyzstan's parliament has failed to gather a quorum in an overnight session, leaving the Central Asian nation in a power vacuum as rival groups try to ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the next big thing from Israel? Bio-convergence
Much of the knowhow is tucked away in Israel’s academic centers. Ronit Satchi Fainaro is a prime example. Named Woman of the Year by the Israeli business publication Globes in 2019, Satchi Fainaro ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Improves Position in World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators Report
Kazakhstan has improved its performance in the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators project that measures good governance in more than 200 countries since 1996. The report covers six ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Malaysia to stop funding state carrier if talks with lessors fail – letter
The parent of Malaysia Airlines has warned leasing companies that state fund Khazanah will stop funding the group and force it into a winding down process if restructuring talks with lessors are ... ( read original story ...)
US preparing to impose new sanctions on Iran’s financial industry: Source
Iran hawks inside and outside the Trump administration ... many foreign banks are already deterred from doing business with the Islamic Republic - including humanitarian deals. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s biggest event for innovative startups slated for next month
Hanoi (VNA) – The national festival for innovative startups , Techfest Vietnam 2020 will take place at the National Economics University in Hanoi from November 27-29. The annual festival, the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine government not interested to take over ailing airlines
The government will not take over the operations of domestic airlines skidding due to the global tourism slump amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Cebu Air to raise $500m to fund its rescue act
The Philippine budget carrier Cebu Air Inc. plans to raise $500 million by selling preferred stock and bonds, joining airlines worldwide in trying to increase capital to help cope with the pandemic. ( read original story ...)