Relative to advanced nations, the monthly economic review of the ministry for August said, contraction in Indias gross domestic product (GDP) in the April-June quarter has been ‘slightly higher but ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses US-India commercial ties with USISPF Board members
The Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday engaged in a virtual discussion with US-India Strategic Partnership Forum's (USISPF) Board of Directors on the occasion of its 3rd Annual L ... ( read original story ...)
‘India needs to spend more on public health’
The 15th Finance Commission is revising its recommendations, asking for greater allocation for health both at the Central and State levels. If that report delivers what it promises, there would be a s ... ( read original story ...)
Yum China to Sell Hong Kong Shares at a 6% Discount to U.S. Price
The fast-food purveyor is part of a trend of Hong Kong stock offerings, with potentially the largest stock sale in history waiting in the wings. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s clearing and settlement system did not face any liquidity stress in 2019 despite withdrawal of ‘auto loans’
Qatar’s clearing and settlement system has not faced any liquidity stress in 2019, even as the country’s central bank withdrew "auto loans" (overnight credit facility) for the banks to provide ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar sees 147 property deals worth QR612.6mn in Aug last week: Ezdan
Qatar registered 147 property deals worth QR612.6mn in the last business week of August (23-27), Ezdan Real Estate Company has said in a report. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan joins DraftKings as a special adviser
The NBA legend will advise DraftKings on “product development, diversity, equity and belonging, marketing activities and other key initiatives,” the company said. ( read original story ...)
Keeping US troops in Syria to counter Russia has the opposite effect
Moscow relationship cannot be used to justify a continued partial occupation of Syrian territory. ( read original story ...)
How U.S. Sanctions Can Crack the Syrian Regime
Joshua Landis and Steven Simon argue that the new American sanctions imposed against backers of the Syrian regime harm ordinary Syrians and fail to advance core American interests. The authors ignore ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean dissident calls out China for enabling brutal regime
A North Korean dissident who escaped the brutal dictatorship as a teen is calling on the international community to condemn the Chinese Communist Party’s sponsorship of the regime, and ... ( read original story ...)