food and cash assistance for about 1.8 million vulnerable Palestine refugees in Gaza; and micro-finance opportunities for Palestine refugees to generate income. “Your support also enables UNRWA to …
Qatar to suspend Gaza payments to pressure Israel over annexation
Qatar has informed Israel that it will suspend money transfers to Gaza next month because of Israel’s pending plans to annex parts of the West Bank, Western diplomats briefed on the matter tell me.
Every Consumer Purchase From Abroad May Be Taxed by Israel
Early planning on Israel’s new budget has included discussions on ending a tax break that’s cut the high cost of living but could drain much-needed cash from state coffers as the deficit balloons.
Short-term state bonds of Azerbaijani Finance Ministry in demand at auction
Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) held an auction on placement of short-term state bonds of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Finance worth 15 million manat ($8.8 million), Trend reports referring to BSE.
Jordan’s public debt increases to reach almost 102% of GDP — ministry
Jordan’s total public debt increased during the first third of 2020 by JD1.318 billion to reach 101.7 per cent of the Kingdom’s estimated GDP. According to the Ministry of Finance’s monthly report, …
Jordan- Cabinet approves 2020 domestic helpers recruitment bylaw
The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed the 2020 non-Jordanian domestic workers bylaw addressing a number of issues, including the worker’s escape from the employer or refusal to work within 90 days after …
Jordan tops global smoking rates, pushed by powerful tobacco firms: Report
Jordan has the highest smoking rates in the world, The Guardian reported on Tuesday, prompting public health officials in the country to blame the powerful lobbying of big tobacco companies. According …
Thai Billionaire Now Bets on Lending Growth at Home, Not Abroad
Billionaire Chuchat Petaumpai was mapping out ways to expand his consumer-finance empire beyond Thailand when the coronavirus shattered his international aspirations.
Vietnam to go digital through decade of all-purpose action
Vietnam has made a new policy move in its journey to transform itself into a digital economy and improve its legal framework, much to the appreciation of investors and businesses.
Here’s Why You Should Hold on to MGM Resorts Stock for Now
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, MGM Resorts (MGM) is confident about prospects in Macau and will continue to invest.