Jordan has the most tobacco company interference in policymaking … Those who push to implement the same anti-smoking laws that have been effective overseas say they are warned of the financial …
South Koreans can now store their driving license on their smartphones
We use our smartphones for pretty much everything these days, so why not add official identification to the mix? That’s what three telcos in South Korea have done, leveraging an existing …
In Vietnam, M&A ‘wave’ strong in Covid-19 crisis
Many companies have been sold during the COVID-19 crisis due to lack of capital and longterm financial durability.
World’s longest internet blackout entres 2nd yr in Myanmar
The worlds longest internet blockade in Myanmars conflict-ridden northwest has entered its second year, preventing the arrival of humanitarian aid and COVID-19 information.
Turkey’s Finance Minister Sees Economy Staging V-Shaped Recovery
Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said he expects a V-shaped recovery in the economy as domestic demand improves.
Turkey could support formation of asset management company for bad loans -minister
Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak called on banks to speed up re-structuring of loans and said the government would support formation of an asset management company to take on loans of …
In Vietnam, M&A ‘wave’ strong in Covid-19 crisis
Many companies have been sold during the COVID-19 crisis due to lack of capital and longterm financial durability.
Study: Strong momentum for green finance in Bangladesh, Mongolia and Nepal
A new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) facilitated Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) shows that Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Nepal have identified green finance as a top priority for …
What next for sustainable finance in India?
In this post for the Sustainable Finance Leadership series, Suranjali Tandon examines the key features of India’s approach to connecting capital markets and environmental imperatives, a drive that is …
Stock market news live updates: Futures pare losses after Navarro, Trump clarify China trade deal remains in place
Stock futures fell sharply and then pared losses, after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said during a Fox News interview that any trade deal with China was “over” but then walked back the rema …