KUWAIT — Kuwait’s government formally submitted a public debt law to parliament on Sunday which would allow it to borrow 20 billion dinars ($65 billion) over 30 years, including 8 billion dinars to …
Lebanon’s economy spirals out of control amid coronavirus, calls for government reform
Lebanon’s crisis was not caused by the coronavirus, but it has made a very bad situation even worse, tipping the country’s economy over the edge.
How North Korea’s army of hackers stole $2bn through cyber bank heists
North Korean hackers are attempting to raise money for the regime by stealing from financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges …
Why there’s not much the US can do in response to reports of Russian bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
Because of the lack of certainty and the polarization of US politics, a substantive reaction to the alleged bounties likely isn’t forthcoming.
Anti-China sentiment to benefit Samsung mobile business in India: Analysts
The fluid market situation offers new opportunities for various smartphone makers Seoul/New Delhi: As anti-China sentiments grow in India after the ban on 59 apps and a public boycott of Chinese-made …
Brunei: Public welcomes implementation of exit, entry charges
The public yesterday welcomed the move made by the government where from August 1 all citizens, residents and foreigners travelling through land border control posts or checkpoints in Brunei.
Bahrain offers salary help to firms hurt by Covid impact
Bahrain government will pay 50% of the salaries of insured … operated in one of the sectors adversely effected by the global pandemic, which caused its business activities to be wholly or partially …
HSBC Bahrain names Christopher Russell as new CEO
MANAMA: HSBC has appointed Christopher Russell as its new chief executive in Bahrain, succeeding Melika Betley, who was previously appointed as CEO of HSBC Bank Oman SAOG. Mr Russell’s appointment …
Bahrain, US extend tourist visa validity
Bahrain and the US have agreed to extend the validity of tourist visas from five to 10 years, the Bahraini news agency reported Sunday . Both countries have reached an agreement whereby the tourist …
Nearly 45,000 jobs retained as Savannah businesses, nonprofits receive Paycheck Protection Program funding
From churches and private schools to restaurants and medical groups, more than 500 Savannah-area entities received Paycheck Protection Program funding …