Though the financial details were not disclosed by the company directly, news reports suggest that the deal will be closed for about USD 80 million ... ( read original story ...)
Total collapse: Lebanon’s currency crisis explained
Lebanon’s current economic catastrophe is epitomised by one factor more than any other: The free fall of its currency. Since 1997, the Lebanese Central Bank has artificially pegged to the lira was to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Syria Sanctions ‘Cannot Solve the Problem,’ Critics Say
Without a broader diplomatic effort, the newest and toughest penalties will worsen a humanitarian crisis without forcing a leadership change, experts say. ( read original story ...)
Birmingham Rotary Club gets $400,000 grant to fight cervical cancer in Sri Lanka
Rotary Club of Birmingham has received a major grant to help in the fight against cervical cancer in Sri Lanka. Rotary International has awarded almost $400,000 to the club and its partners - the ... ( read original story ...)
The Blue House Is Taking Initiatives To Position South Korea As A Blockchain Hub
... is the official residence and executive office for the President of South Korea. In a bid to overcome the crises, South Korean President Moon Jae-in addressed business leaders from 9 key ... ( read original story ...)
Trump suggests without evidence that South Korea falsifies its coronavirus statistics after being confronted about how much higher the US death rate is
But while South Korea quickly implemented a comprehensive system of testing, contact tracing, and isolation, the US was slow to ramp up any of these crucial efforts. The White House referred Business ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese retailer Aeon to invest $180m in first Myanmar mall
YANGON/TOKYO -- Japanese retail group Aeon said Tuesday it would build a large commercial facility in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, with an investment of $180 million, marking its first ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s business sentiment improves over 3 months: central bank
BANGKOK, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Thai central bank on Tuesday said that the Business Sentiment Index (BSI) in July has risen for three consecutive months to 42.9, with increase seen in almost all ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Business sentiments improving since May; quarantined Russian test positive for Covid-19
In July, the Business Sentiment Index (BSI) had risen for three consecutive months to 42.9 in almost all sectors, with the exception of electrical appliances. ( read original story ...)
Iran Abducted California-Based Man Staying in Dubai, According to His Family
(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — A California-based member of an Iranian militant opposition group in exile was abducted by Iran while staying in Dubai, his family said Tuesday. The suspected ... ( read original story ...)