Hong Kong stocks rose along with other Asian markets in early trading, as investors focused on the improving health outlook of US President Donald Trump who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘cruises to nowhere’ plan sparks virus fears
Singapore hopes to start "cruises to nowhere" in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned Monday against a risky move that could spark Covid-19 outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘cruises to nowhere’ plan sparks virus fears
Singapore hopes to start "cruises to nowhere" in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned Monday against a risky move that could spark Covid-19 outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s fate linked to regional settlement
Lebanon, stuck in an uphill struggle between the United States and Iran, will have to wait for a settlement in the region to regain some political and economic stability and deal with the growing ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli finance firm secures $3m. for innovative recycling company
Labs Advisory & Finance Ltd has secured a successful closing of $3 million in pre-IPO funding for the plastic recycling company Alkemy. “The environmental and social impact of Alkemy’s project are far ... ( read original story ...)
New committee to oversee government entities in Dubai
A Higher Committee for Government Sector Development has been established in Dubai as per a new decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
‘I don’t want to lie’: Gay pioneer stands in Myanmar election
Outraged over ongoing discrimination in Myanmar, Myo Min Tun decided to stand as the first openly gay election candidate in a country where same-sex relations are illegal. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Thailand Launches World’s First Government Savings Bond on IBM Blockchain Technology
PRNewswire/ -- SIBOS -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Bank of Thailand (BOT), the central bank, has successfully launched the world’s first blockchain-based platform for government savings ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Thailand Launches World’s First Government Savings Bond on IBM Blockchain Technology
PRNewswire/ -- SIBOS -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Bank of Thailand (BOT), the central bank, has successfully launched the world’s first blockchain-based platform for government savings ... ( read original story ...)
Narrowing Turkey’s current account deficit is critical for Lira – IIF
Turkey's Lira has tanked by 30% this year against the dollar largely on the back of the nation's massive current account deficit and fears of a balance of payment crisis. Turkey's ... ( read original story ...)