Nepal’s Culture minister has asked the staff of the trust ... at the temple complex to improve the infrastructure at the holy shrine for the pilgrims. Financial Express is now on Telegram. Click here ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia PM’s Two-Vote Majority Shows Snap Election Still a Risk
Malaysia’s uncertain political situation has been a sore spot for investors and credit rating companies alike. “Replacing the speaker is crucial because it’s the speaker who decides if a ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Host 2023 Annual ADB Meeting in Incheon
South Korea's finance ministry said on Monday the country planned to host the 56th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Incheon in 2023, as earlier plans to host an annual meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand plans $3.2 bln soft loans to help tourism, services
Thailand plans 100 billion baht ($3.2 billion) of new soft loans to help small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourist and services sector hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the finance ... ( read original story ...)
Iran offers unconditional support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Since Hamas and Islamic Jihad remained on the sidelines in the Syrian civil war and left their respective offices in Damascus in 2012, Iran, a staunch ally of the Syrian regime ... ( read original story ...)
Botched Iran Case Adds to Woes of N.Y. Office Upended by Barr
The story line seems familiar. U.S. prosecutors win a significant conviction. Then evidence emerges that suggests possible misconduct by investigators, and the prosecution asks the judge to dismiss ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says Taiwan’s Cathay Financial may raise stake in bank
Taiwan's Cathay Financial Holdings is conducting due diligence to raise its stake to 51% in mid-sized Indonesia lender Bank Mayapada Internasional, an Indonesia regulatory official said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s debt-sharing experiment worries rupiah investors
The “burden-sharing” agreement unveiled last week involves Bank Indonesia (BI) effectively buying about $28 billion worth of bonds the government plans to issue to finance its COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia raises 18.34 trillion in retail bonds, over target
Indonesia has raised 18.34 trillion rupiah ($1.28 billion) from sales of retail bonds, nearly double its target, the finance ministry said on Monday, the proceeds of which will be used to fund its ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia raises $1.28bln in retail bonds, over target
JAKARTA - Indonesia has raised 18.34 trillion rupiah ($1.28 billion) from sales of retail bonds, nearly double its target, the finance ministry said on Monday, the proceeds of which will be used to ... ( read original story ...)