Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to grow modestly by 2.5 percent in 2021 and support higher growth by 3.5 percent in 2022, but significant downside risks remain due to uneven worldwide economic …
Myanmar police fire into air to disperse protests, four hurt
Police fire a water cannon at protesters rallying against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Feb. 9, 2021. REUTERSPolice fired …
Hong Kong Exchange Names JPMorgan’s Aguzin New CEO
Hong Kong’s stock exchange named Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, as its new chief executive officer.
Bahrain will continue on development path: minister
Bahrain’s Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain’s resolve to continue to achieve desired development goals despite the challenges facing the …
Japan wants G7 finance chiefs to ‘thrash out’ digital currency policy at talks as China trials continue
G7 nations have been cautious about China’s lead in issuing a digital currency, as it could threaten the long-standing international position of their conventional currencies.
China’s first “carbon neutrality” bonds draw tepid demand
China’s first batch of “carbon neutrality” bonds received a lukewarm welcome from investors who demand higher yields, underscoring the country’s challenge to fund President Xi Jinping’s pledge to go …
Saudi Wealth Fund Joins Qatar, UAE Peers in Private Lending Rush
Saudi Arabia’s $400 billion Public Investment Fund became the latest sovereign investor to enter the growing market for direct lending.
Biggest LNG Supplier Hires Builders for $29 Billion Expansion
Qatar hired engineers for a planned $29 billion expansion of its capacity to produce liquefied natural gas, seeking to cement its position as the world’s biggest supplier of the fuel.
Regular meeting of Fund of Assistance to Mongolian Citizens takes place
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the Board of the Fund of Assistance to Mongolian Citizens Living Abroad B. Battsetseg chaired the Board’s regular meeting on February 8.
Joe Almodovar Joins Sapient Insights Group as Principal Analyst, Finance and Supply Chain Survey and Research
Atlanta, Georgia Feb 8, 2021 ( Issuewire.com) – Joe Almodovar has joined Sapient Insights Group as Principal Analyst, developing and integrating the cross-functional aspects of the firm’s annual …