The Bank of Israel wants a primarily fiscal response to the Covid-19 crisis, and will provide support including expanding a record bond-purchasing commitment if needed to keep borrowing costs low.Gove ... ( read original story ...)
Iran, Azerbaijan discuss activity of joint commission, co-op projects
Iran hopes that that 14th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Iran Joint Interstate Commission will be held in Tehran in the near future, with full compliance of health protocols, I ranian Finance and ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Committee to probe malpractices at finance and leasing companies
The Central Bank has appointed a three-member committee to probe malpractices at finance and leasing companies. The committee will be chaired by the Director General of Legal Affairs of the ... ( read original story ...)
Government to raise USD 500 million to finance Vote on Account
The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) intends to raise a Foreign Currency Term Financing Facility (FTFF) denominated in United State Dollars (USD) up to a limit of USD 500 million in 2020, the Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
RPT-UPDATE 3-Malaysian prime minister names Petronas finance chief as new CEO
Malaysia's prime minister on Saturday appointed the finance chief at Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to take over as chief executive at the state energy company, at a time when lower oil prices and ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to Import Goods From Iraq Using Trapped Energy Revenues
Iran plans to import goods from Iraq using billions of dollars of gas and electricity revenues stuck in the country due to U.S. sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – China-UK stock link’s glitches go beyond politics
China Pacific Insurance has broken a year-long dry spell for the stock market link between China and Britain. The $32 billion financial group on Wednesday raised $1.8 billion on the London Stock ... ( read original story ...)
What Will Happen to Your Business in Hong Kong?
Recent developments in Hong Kong pose significant threats to foreign firms operating there – of which 1,300 or so are US firms. What exactly happens to them w ... ( read original story ...)
From A Green Building Vision To Community Impact: A Sustainable Urban Biodiversity Museum In Hong Kong [Video]
Nature Discovery Park showcases Hong Kong’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage with a journey that connects the elements of “earth”, “sea”, “sky” and “art”. ] ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Consumer Prices Decrease For Second Month
Cyprus's consumer prices fell for a second consecutive month in May, led by steep decline in the transport and clothing and footwear ... ( read original story ...)