The Philippine government has entered the global bonds market anew this year to raise more funds in a bid to boost its war chest to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Plan Phase-Out of New Gasoline Cars by Mid-2030s
All new vehicles sold in Japan by the mid-2030s will be hybrid or electric as the government begins to unveil concrete steps for reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, broadcaster NHK …
Japan plans to phase out petrol, diesel cars by mid-2030s
Japan’s economy ministry is targeting ‘100% electrification’ over approximately 15 years, a move that would gradually bump gasoline-engine cars out of the new car market …
Macau gambling revenue has tanked 80% in 2020 due to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered gambling revenue in Macau, the “Vegas of China.” Through November, Macau gaming revenue is down 80.5% in 2020 to $6.58 billion, according to the latest figures from …
Singapore Urged to Raise Auditing Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker.
Georgia Republican reportedly flipped shares of anti-malware company dozens of times while serving on Senate’s cybersecurity subcommittee
With control of the United States Senate hanging in the balance ahead of the Jan. 5 runoff elections in Georgia, Republican incumbent David Perdue’s penchant for flipping stocks is becoming an …
Singapore Urged to Raise Auditing Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker.
Syrian, Russian talks on developing economic and financial cooperation
Comprehensive talks were held in the Russian Cabinet building, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia , the head of joint Syrian – Russian Committee ,Yury Borisov, and Minister of Presidential …
Sri Lanka- Softlogic Finance’s Rs 1.9Bn Rights Issue Fully Subscribed
Softlogic Finance PLC announced on Monday, November 30, 2020 that it raised Rs 1.9 billion through its recent rights issue, offering 165,390,848 million ordinary voting shares in the ratio of 8 new …
Nepal’s Climate Targets: Unrealistically Ambitious or Unnecessarily Ambiguous
December will be the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement and 196 countries, including Nepal, will be presenting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce the impact of the climat …