DUBAI, 18th July, 2020 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, has appointed a Board of Trustees of the Al Maktoum Foundation, headed by ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s car import drops in June
Vietnam imported 3,552 cars in June worth a total USD97.9 million, down 27% on-month. According to the General Customer Department, in May, the country spent USD109 million on importing 4,886 cars. ( read original story ...)
G20 finance chiefs hold teleconference on coronavirus pandemic
Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda participated with the aim of revisiting the issue of debt relief for developing countries. ( read original story ...)
UK asks Japan for Huawei alternatives in 5G networks – Nikkei
The British government asked Japan to help build its 5G wireless networks without Huawei Technologies, citing NEC Corp and Fujitsu Ltd as potential alternative suppliers, the Nikkei business daily ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan among borrowers eligible for debt service suspension
Countries that benefit from DSSI are expected to make several commitments, including use of fiscal space for health expenditures. ( read original story ...)
ADB warns of stopping $500m worth loan release to Pakistan
Werner Liepach, Director General of the ADB, has sought clarification from Pakistan over its decision to change administrative handle of NDRMF, according to a letter seen by The Express Tribune. ( read original story ...)
What Mumbai needs to do to replace Hong Kong as Asia’s main financial hub
Hong Kong’s relationship with the world has been completely altered by China after it imposed a new national security law on June 30, undermining Asia’s top financial center. In the fast-moving world ... ( read original story ...)
Innovative Approach Helps Dubai-Based Cloud Restaurants Launch New Delivery-Only Brands Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
With their business model well-suited to continue operating in these new, unforeseen circumstances, the founders were able to shift their focus towards other facets of their operations, particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Why Michael Jordan’s Wife Yvette Prieto Is not in ‘The Last Dance’
Michael Jordan's wife Yvette Prieto is not featured in The Last Dance documentary. Find out the details on the couple and her absence from the film. ( read original story ...)
Syrian refugees open family business in Porirua, a world away from civil war
Hussein Smaism, with grey shot through his hair and his beard, travelled from civil-war-torn Syria, to Lebanon, to Golden Scissors in Porirua, and his English is still a work in progress. “Much hair!” ... ( read original story ...)