The flow of water from Bhutan to the Indian state of Assam continues with locals pitching in to make sure irrigation channels are maintained. Namgay Tshering the Bhutanese finance minister in a ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: How do you manage loans that might be overwhelming you during COVID-19?
Dubai Courts decided that rather than imprisonment, they would start issuing fines for these offences which will give people the breathing space they need to get into a better position to manage their ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Wolfson Explains How Meditation Allows Him to Create Art One Layer at a Time
A journey with Jordan Wolfson on how he is able to create such complex works of art. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Jordan Wolfson is best known for his works Riverboat Song, Female ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s biggest lender NCB in merger talks with Samba
National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia's biggest lender, said on Thursday it had signed an initial agreement with smaller lender Samba Financial Group to create a combined entity with almost $214 ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Lender NCB Weighs Deal for $13 Billion Rival Samba
National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia’s largest lender by assets, is exploring a deal to acquire rival Samba Financial Group in what could become the biggest banking takeover this year, people ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds
The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet. ( read original story ...)
Victoria’s Secret Closes Hong Kong Flagship
Victoria’s Secret has closed its Hong Kong flagship less than two years after its opening, another sign that the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the global retail industry. The lingerie giant’s store ... ( read original story ...)
China Sanctions Bill On Hong Kong Law Approved by Senate
The Senate Thursday approved a bipartisan measure that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials involved in the national security law the country is seeking to impose on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
South Africa: Deputy Minister Alvin Botes – United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting On Question of Palestine
Statement by H.E. Mr A Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting on the Question of Palestine ... ( read original story ...)
306 Indians stranded in UAE, Kyrgyzstan brought back
Two separate flights from the UAE and Kyrgyzstan landed here on Thursday, bringing back 306 Indians stranded in these countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials said. ( read original story ...)