Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday said it would spend around $10 billion in India over the next five to seven years through equity investments and tie-ups, marking its biggest commitment to a key growth ... ( read original story ...)
China trades sanctions with U.S. in row over Uighur Muslims
China announced "corresponding sanctions" against the United States on Monday after Washington penalised senior Chinese officials over the treatment of minority Uighur Muslims in the western region of ... ( read original story ...)
EU Should Not Cease Dialogue With China Over Hong Kong, Merkel Says
China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong is no reason for the European Union to sever dialogue with the world's second-biggest economy, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday. "It ... ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Announces Plans for Its First Hotel in Cyprus
"We’re delighted to work with Anolia Holdings Limited to bring the Grand Hyatt brand, known for its access to iconic locales, to the island of Cyprus, one of the most popular tourist ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s ex-finance chief says banks ‘smuggled’ $6bln out: report
Beirut: A top former finance official alleged that Lebanese banks "smuggled" out close to $6 billion since October despite blocking transfers abroad as the country plunged into financial crisis, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Hedge Fund Gaining 27% Sticks With Asia Tech
A Singapore-based hedge fund is betting on continued recovery in Asian technology stocks, as it expects consumer demand held back by the coronavirus pandemic will soon rebound. Timefolio Asset ... ( read original story ...)
PJT Partners Taps Dubai Boutique deNovo to Chase Mideast Deals
PJT Partners Inc. signed an accord with a Dubai-based boutique as the U.S. investment bank seeks to win a slice of Middle East deal-making and restructuring work. The advisory firm, founded by Paul J. ( read original story ...)
Al Mouj Muscat launches zero-interest finance scheme on ready to move-in homes
Muscat:Al Mouj Muscat, Oman’s leading Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) and a public-private venture between the UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Omran and Tanmia, is making it easier for people ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan mulls measures to attract investments in renewable energy sector
Azerbaijan's Energy Ministry has discussed ... Furthermore, it was noted that state guarantees on financial and non-financial obligations to investors were identified, and economic, environmental ... ( read original story ...)
Cash crash: Syria’s economic collapse and the fragmentation of the state (July 2020)
To date, analysts have predominantly focused on the impact this crash has had on Syrian households, which are now facing acute financial pressure as poverty rates climb toward 90 percent ... ( read original story ...)