The Kazakh National Bank and the Kazakh Ministry of Finance will issue short-term government securities up to 1 trillion tenge (US$2.43 billion) on a regular basis until the end of 2020 to maintain ... ( read original story ...)
Government to produce, promote ayurvedic medicine in Nepal
The government has issued Singha Durbar Baidyakhana Development Board Formation Order-2020, for production, sale and distribution of quality ayurvedic medicines. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia estimates 2020 palm oil exports will reach $15.2 billion-$16.4 billion
The world's second largest palm oil producer Malaysia has estimated its total palm oil export value this year at 65-70 billion ringgit ($15.24 billion-$16.41 billion), the Plantation Industries and ... ( read original story ...)
Thai finance minister resigns amid major shake-up in economic team
Uttama Savanayana says it’s an appropriate time to resign and there was no pressure to do so. (Twitter pic/UKASEAN) BANGKOK: Thailand’s Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana resigned on Thursday in a ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Slashes Oil Sales to Some Buyers as OPEC Eyes Laggards
Iraq will supply less oil to some refiners in Asia and Europe as it seeks to meet its production-cut target under the OPEC+ output agreement.SOMO, the state-run oil marketing company in OPEC’s ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea central bank holds rates at record low, but paints bleak outlook
South Korea's central bank kept its key policy rate on hold on Thursday, avoiding the risk of fuelling runaway property prices amid government efforts to tamp down on demand in the sector. Governor ... ( read original story ...)
Thai finance minister resigns amid economic team shake-up
Thailand's Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana resigned on Thursday in a move that adds uncertainty to policy making at a time when Southeast Asia's worst-performing economy is struggling to recover ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Unmasked? Gov. Brian Kemp Invalidates Local Mask Orders For 1.4 Million Residents
Despite a surging number of coronavirus cases in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that voided the face mask mandates of at least 15 local governments. The question is: why? ( read original story ...)
Outrage after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp voids local orders requiring face masks
Georgia’s Gov. Brian Kemp is explicitly banning Georgia’s cities and counties from ordering people to wear masks in public places. ( read original story ...)
Physical, mental and sexual abuse: The plight of Lebanon’s modern day slaves
The Kafala system is supposed to support people in domestic or construction employment - but it is often exploited and misused. ( read original story ...)