In a development that highlights the challenges facing Britain, the country’s finance minister Rishi Sunak has borrowed a record $285 billion (215 billion pounds) in the first seven months of this financial year as he prepares his war chest to… Read More ›
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Chevron to writedown value of assets by $10-$11 billion during fourth quarter
In a significant development, Chevron Corp stated, it will be writing down the value of its assets by $10 billion to $11 billion this quarter; the U.S. oil major is also considering selling some of its natural gas projects as… Read More ›
China deepens grip on Sri Lankan economy with a loan of $300 million
Sri Lanka is struggling to repay its foreign debt which is at a record $5.9 billion. The current amount of $300 million can be expanded to $1 billion. On Tuesday, in a move that deepens China’s grip on the island… Read More ›
Asian Development Bank to lend $1 billion to Indonesia
The $1 billion loan is separate from the June 2018 $1 billion in credit ADB had approved for Indonesia to support fiscal reforms and promote investments. On Tuesday, an official from Indonesia’s finance ministry stated, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)… Read More ›