Satellite imagery suggests recent flooding in North Korea may have damaged pump houses connected to the country's main nuclear facility, a U.S.-based think-tank said on Thursday. Analysts at 38 North, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Tech Exports Accelerate as Lockdowns Ease Globally
The rebound in South Korea’s technology exports accelerated in July, illustrating the pace of recovery in global demand as countries emerge from pandemic-induced lockdowns. ( read original story ...)
Struggling Iran Wants Its People to Invest Their Money in Oil
Iran plans to enable members of the public to invest in oil on its capital markets for the first time, as the government looks for ways to strengthen an economy pummeled by U.S. sanctions and a major ... ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan stocks surge, dollar sags as investors see ‘glass half full’
Japanese stocks soared to a six-month peak and the dollar was under pressure on Thursday as investors picked positives out of recent economic data and bet on China and the United States sticking with ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Sensex Resumes Advance as Foreign-Fund Flows Continue
India stocks rose, tracking regional peers, as global liquidity continued to flow into the nation’s equities even as coronavirus cases continue to increase.The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 0.2% to ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Deepening Economic Crisis Laid Bare by Beirut Blast
Even before last week’s explosion, vested interests and sectarian politics had already brought the country to its knees. ( read original story ...)
PJSCB Orient Finans to start accepting JCB across the Republic of Uzbekistan
JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., and PJSCB Orient Finans are pleased ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s new economic team takes charge
Former banker Predee Daochai was inaugurated as Thailand’s new finance minister in Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha’s revamped Cabinet that’s tasked to lead the country out of its worst ever economic ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says operations against Kurdish militants in Iraq to continue, urges Baghdad to cooperate
Turkey will continue its cross-border operations against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq if Baghdad continues to overlook the militants' presence in the region, the foreign ministry said on ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam bucking the trend in foreign direct investment
Foreign direct investment has continued to serve as a key driving force for Vietnam’s socioeconomic development, sailing through difficulties in spite of the ongoing health crisis. ( read original story ...)