The Philippines’ current account swung to a surplus in the first quarter of 2020, on the back of a slimmer trade deficit caused by disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Public Finances Set to Remain a Rating Weakness: Fitch
Pakistan’s fiscal consolidation targets presented its FY21 budget on 12 June will be challenging to meet amid the economic shock ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s military pressured to withdraw support for Imran Khan as Covid-19 cases soar
The government is battling surging coronavirus infections, a potential locust infestation, rising inflation and food shortages, and critics say its military sponsors cannot shy away from blame. ( read original story ...)
India’s Milk Mantra secures $10M from US International Development Finance Corporation
Milk Mantra, a startup that procures, packages, sells and delivers milk and other dairy products, has raised $10 million in a new debt financing round as it looks to grow its business in India, where ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus property sales expected to stabilise, experts say
Industry experts expect property sales in Cyprus to stablise, as the country emerges from the novel coronavirus crisis. The number of property sales dropped 71 per cent in May in terms of number of ... ( read original story ...)
Rotana Group Qatar teams up with Tea Time charters aircraft for staff and families to India
There are thousands of expats struggling with the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 be it unemployment, ailments, loss in business and trades or expiration of visa. ( read original story ...)
US Caesar Act could bleed Lebanon for years to come
Analysts say sanctions against Assad regime will worsen Lebanon's economic crisis by fuelling illicit trade with Syria. ( read original story ...)
Laos, Government of — Moody’s places Laos’s B3 ratings on review for downgrade
Moody's places Laos's B3 ratings on review for downgradeRead the full article at Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
Hanoi leader pledges to boost ties with Laos
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in the capital city on June 18 for the new Lao Ambassador to Vietnam, Sengphet Houngboungnuang. ( read original story ...)
Eric Jordan Young launches supper club shows at the Vegas Room
It’s called the Vegas Room and it has chosen the supremely talented Eric Jordan Young to take the stage to kick things off. His Saturday show just sold out and there are limited seats available for ... ( read original story ...)