The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council faces a steep economic contraction this year before partially rebounding in 2021, with most countries facing sharper declines than previously estimated, a …
The Real Winner of the Work-From-Home Economy
The economy expanded 1.9% in the third quarter from the prior three months, the government reported Tuesday, exceeding forecasts and the first positive reading this year. Growth retreated 1.3% on an …
Petronas, Maybank & Genting atop Malaysia’s most valuable brands
Petronas, Maybank and Genting continue to dominate Brand Finance Asia Pacific’s list of Malaysia’s 100 most valuable and strongest brands this year.
Philippines c.bank sees signs of recovery, disinclined to ease further
The Philippine central bank does not see an immediate need to ease monetary policy further given the slew of indicators that point towards economic recovery from the contraction caused by the …
Philippines may face pandemic debt shock in 2021 – Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service says that while the Philippines may ‘reap significant savings’ due to the weakening of the US dollar, the deterioration of ‘fiscal metrics’ would offset the benefits …
Japan set for blockbuster bonds after NTT revives M&A push
For investors, giant bond sales are attractive because issuers usually need to pay a premium to compensate for the added risk of large repayments.
New FATF guidelines challenging, admits Pakistan as country continues to be on grey list
Announcing its decision last Friday, FATF stated that it doesnt consider that actions claimed to have been taken by Pakistan were effective enough or strong enough to stop those engaged in terror …
Equitas Small Finance Bank IPO: Here’s how to check share allotment status via registrar, BSE website
The Rs 518-crore Equitas Small Finance Bank IPO (initial public offer), which was … earnings so far have beaten Wall Street expectations BECA agreement with US: India to emerge as a decisive …
Tax only domestic income of foreigners, industry bodies suggest Finance Ministry: Report
The aim is to make India an attractive destination for residency for expatriates managing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country …
Vivifi India Finance boss says the best part of WFH is focus and efficiency in pyjamas
The conventional workweek might have had its day, believes Anil Pinapala, founder, Vivifi India Finance. “We should enjoy and adapt to the current reality of working from home. It may be how most of …