Clothing and footwear merchants on Sunday urged the government to adopt swift measures to boost the sector, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.According to Jordan's Textile and Readymade ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey joins settlement house Euroclear after 8-year talks
Turkey is poised to join one of Europe’s largest securities depositories, allowing investors to settle trades in its government bonds, as it bids to attract more international capital at a time when ... ( read original story ...)
From retail to finance, Vietnam all set to rebound with poise
Vietnam’s early efforts to weather the COVID-19 storm have helped its economy to reopen much sooner than others, with many sectors that have suffered badly from the outbreak – from retail to finance ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine GDP to contract 1.9% in 2020 – World Bank
The Philippine economy will likely contract by 1.9% this year, weighed down by the impact of a local volcanic eruption and the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s success in family planning like a miracle
They believe Bangladesh's media, particularly public broadcasters, played a major role in making people aware of the benefits of having fewer children, by pointing out that it helps parents take ... ( read original story ...)
Lockdowns Avert Millions of Cases; Indonesia Eases: Virus Update
(Bloomberg) -- Lockdowns and other public-health measures may have prevented about a half-billion coronavirus infections in six countries, including China and the U.S., according to the first ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Multi-Sectoral Response Plan to COVID-19 (May – October 2020)
English Appeal on Indonesia about Agriculture, Coordination, Aged Persons, Children, Epidemic and more; published on 08 Jun 2020 by OCHA ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong govt to lead $5 billion rescue package for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced on Tuesday a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather the coronavirus pandemic. The government ... ( read original story ...)
The Saudi-Russia oil price war was a ‘very big mistake,’ Qatar energy minister says
The call to open the taps on oil production pulled the floor from under the market as Saudi Arabia slashed its selling prices and increased production after Russia refused to join its plan to further ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 4,475 passengers, mostly Egyptians, to leave Kuwait today
Move is part of effort by government to repatriate residents stranded due to COVID-19 Abu Dhabi: Today, Kuwait International Airport will witness the departure of 4,475 passengers, the majority of ... ( read original story ...)