The government is preparing to provide financial assistance to single women below 60 years and partially disabled people after they were deprived of social security allowance for months due to the new ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait central bank forms Higher Committee of Shariah Supervision
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has approved the establishment of a Higher Committee of Shariah Supervision to underpin the governance of Shariah supervision and compliance in Islamic finance and ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore moves to protect local jobs, expats question their role
Singaporeans make up more than half of senior management roles in financial services.Singapore’s modus operandi has been to make itself a base camp for global capitalism and the people who make it tic ... ( read original story ...)
How the pandemic made fintech matter again in Myanmar
The banking sector made Myanmar distrustful of non-cash transactions – how did the pandemic turn the nation back to financial inclusion:? ( read original story ...)
Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display
In the capital Bishkek, the day after the election, Kyrgyz police dispersed demonstrators protesting the official preliminary results by using stun grenades, blasting water cannons, and firing rubber ... ( read original story ...)
Three PH financial institutions awarded for sustainable banking and finance
Three of the country’s financial institutions were recognized for their significant contributions to the field of sustainable banking and finance in this year’s Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s NagaCorp among the safest gaming investments in a post COVID-19 world
The company’s current financial situation is also very stable, with no debt refinancing obligations for the next four years. ( read original story ...)
Break-ins at Syrian-owned businesses in Bedford bring back painful memories
Police in the Halifax area are investigating after thieves targeted two Syrian-owned businesses on the Bedford Highway over the weekend.Both were owned by Syrian refugees who came to Nova Scotia to ... ( read original story ...)
Finance chief: PH needs to reopen economy amid pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines' financial position can be considered "good," according to Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez this Monday. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan invites bids for record six LNG spot cargoes for December as gas crisis looms
Pakistan will ramp up spot buying of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international market, seeking up to six cargoes for December, its procurement subsidiary said on its website, as the country ... ( read original story ...)