Bangladesh’s economy recorded the highest GDP growth in Asia … the growth rate is projected at 8.2 per cent for fiscal 2020-21 in line with the long-term plans,” Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal …
Asia Today: Beijing’s daily cases drop, India’s rise sharply
China’s capital reported a decline in newly confirmed cases of coronavirus Thursday, with a public health expert saying a recent outbreak in the city was under control and the number of new cases …
Taiwan To Open New Office To Assist Hong Kongers
“In the past the NGOs were basically doing that but now the government will stand up and finance the expense,” Chen said. Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, has received an influx of Hong Kong …
Ditching Dependence
Anadolu Agency, Government of Canada Global Travel Advisory, International Monetary Fund, Nikkei Asian Review, Pew Research Center, Reuters, Societe Generale, The Straits Times, Transparency …
EBRD increases trade support in Cyprus, doubles BoC limit
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it had doubled the trade finance limit to Bank of Cyprus by €50 million to €100 million. The bank said in a release …
Minister of Finance: Bahrain’s economic stimulus package equivalent to 32.2% of GDP
Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, today provided a virtual update to members of the Legislative Authority on Bahrain’s efforts to manage the …
Lebanon needs comprehensive, equitable reforms in many areas – IMF
The International Monetary Fund remains in discussions with Lebanon about possible financing arrangements, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday, adding that it was premature to discuss the scope of any …
Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari signs bill to redraw map incorporating 3 Indian areas
Nepal’s lower house of Parliament had unanimously approved the new political map of the country featuring Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura areas which India maintains belong to it.
Nepal upgrades border outpost at Changru
Nepal has upgraded its border outpost at Changru near Kalapani … Kalapani and Limpiyadhura in India as Nepalese territory. Financial Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and …
How Saudi Arabia Caused The Worst Oil Price Crash In History
Saudi Arabia made good on its promise to flood the oil market with oil after the collapse of the previous OPEC+ deal in early March …