According to World Bank, the virus-induced slump in tourism had hurt the Maldivian economy badly given that the sector accounts for about two-thirds of its GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyers for Arrested Former Armenian Finance Minister: ECHR Approves Demand for Immediate Medical Treatment
According to a statement issued by the defense team of Gagik Khachatryan, a former Armenian finance minister arrested on embezzlement and abuse of office charges last August, the European Court of Hum ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian Labor Minister Fined for Incomplete Financial Disclosure
Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Zaruhi Batoyan has been fined 200,000 drams for improperly filling out her financial disclosure when she served as the ministry’s first deputy minister in ... ( read original story ...)
News of Kuwait emir’s health “very reassuring”, parliament speaker says
News about the health of the Emir of Kuwait, who is in the United States for medical treatment, is "very reassuring", parliament speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim said on Sunday in a statement carried on the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Central Bank Chief Praises Altered Virus Cash Grant Plan
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said an updated government 6.5 billion-shekel ($1.9 billion) grant initiative that gives needy individuals double the standard payment was an improvement over the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Central Bank Chief Notes Progress on Cash Grant Plans
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said an updated government 6.5 billion-shekel ($1.9 billion) grant initiative that gives needy individuals double the standard payment was an improvement over the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Cabinet Approves ‘Grant for Every Citizen’ Program
The Israeli cabinet approved a program to distribute government grants to all citizens, a plan that will be brought to parliament for approval on Monday, Finance Minister Israel Katz said. Needy ... ( read original story ...)
Hengqin, “the second Macau”
Even though the difficulties are still noticeable, ties between Macau and Hengqin are tightening, driven by the current Chief Executive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia have settled arrangements for cross-border travel from Aug 10, not ready yet for daily commuting: Vivian Balakrishnan
Singapore and Malaysia have settled arrangements for cross-border travel between both countries, but are not yet ready to allow daily ... ( read original story ...)
CSR is key to Covid-19 response for businesses in Dubai, survey finds
Businesses in Dubai investing in corporate social responsibility (CSR) were able to respond more effectively to new challenges created by ... ( read original story ...)