MANILA, Philippines — Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to continue providing support for crucial infrastructure and financial sector development among its member countries ... ( read original story ...)
PEZA to discuss Islamic finance in Philippines
Doha: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will hold its third online Business Continuity Forum on ‘Islamic Finance as Vehicle to Economic Recovery' on Thursday. The webinar which will ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, World Bank sign agrarian reform loan agreement
The Philippines and the World Bank have signed a loan agreement of $370 million or approximately P18.3 billion to fast-track the distribution of land to agrarian reform beneficiaries, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan issues final warning to TikTok over ‘immoral’ content
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's telecommunications regulator issued a "final warning" to short-form video app TikTok on Monday over "immoral" content posted on the platform, while live streaming ... ( read original story ...)
After PUBG, Pakistan bans BIGO app, warns TikTok
It has also issued a final warning to social media application TikTok over "obscene" and "immoral" content on the platforms. According to a statement issued by the PTA on Monday, the action to ban ... ( read original story ...)
CAA Sets Deal With Indonesia’s United Media Asia
Global talent agency, Creative Artists Agency has signed a non-exclusive strategic partnership agreement with United Media Asia, a Singapore and Indonesia-based content finance, production and ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia raises 11 trln rupiah from Islamic bonds auction, above target
Indonesia raised 11 trillion rupiah ($748.81 million) from a biweekly Islamic bonds auction on Tuesday, above the indicative target, the finance ministry said. JAKARTA, July 21 (Reuters) - Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)
China Plans Quarterly Look Into Banks’ Green Finance Performance
China will start reviewing how banks are performing in the green finance sector on a quarterly basis from next year, as the world’s second-largest economy steps up efforts to promote sustainable ... ( read original story ...)
UAE companies see Covid-19 a ‘catalyst for change’
Almost 80 percent of companies in the UAE have admitted to being “strongly impacted” by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest report from banking giant HSBC. The ‘Building Back ... ( read original story ...)
Tapping Into Opportunity: How Businesses In Dubai Are Accessing New Markets And Verticals Through COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global trade landscape, Dubai Chamber and its 245,000 members have had to adapt to a new reality that requires them to explore those new opportunities in a ... ( read original story ...)