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Nigeria
CBN accuses banks of violating international money transfer rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has accused commercial banks of compromise in the ways they handle proceeds from international money transfer inflows into the country. A circular to banks titled: Illicit International Money Remittances Through The Banking System, and signed by CBN Acting Director, Trade and Exchange, W.D. Gotring, ...
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Nigeria
Current Business Situation In Nigeria Not Impressive – Survey
About 45 percent of manufacturing companies in Nigeria have revealed that the current business situation is not impressive while 12 percent stated that it is neither good nor bad. While 5 percent of the companies accepted that the business is very good, 38 percent said the business is good. The ...
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Giappone
Kuroda says Bank of Japan prepared for fiscal easing if necessary
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Saturday that he won’t hesitate to boost monetary stimulus if needed, reiterating a pledge during an annual policy retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at which central bankers stressed their need for backup from fiscal policy. “There is no doubt that there is ample ...
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Brasile El Salvador Costa Rica
Deuda de Centroamérica alcanzó 37.9% del PIB en 2015
De acuerdo con el Icefi, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras y Panamá ya sobrepasan el 250% recomendado como límite para la relación deuda-ingresos tributarios.
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Nicaragua
Asaltan a pasajero en bus de la ruta 170 de Managua
Otro joven esperaba transporte en parada de San Judas cuando fue encañado por dos delincuentes La entrada Asaltan a pasajero en bus de la ruta 170 de Managua aparece primero en Periódico Hoy.
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USA Vietnam
World Bank Group’s IFC invests in Vietnam’s TPBank
The investment of up to VND403.1 billion (about US$18.35 million) would allow IFC to own nearly 5 percent of TPBank's equity capitalWorld Bank arm approves $15 mln loan for Vietnam fodder producerWorld Bank's IFC promotes better energy, water use in Vietnam textile sectorVietnam’s first two buildings get World Bank’s efficiency ...
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Nigeria
Diversifying The Nigerian Economy
Diversifying the Nigerian economy to address near total reliance on proceeds from the oil and gas sector is a policy that has been touted by successive governments in Nigeria. With the recent crash in oil price and consequent hardship engendered by this over-reliance on oil, it has become more compelling ...
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USA Giappone
Mitsubishi Regional Jet leaves for test flights in U.S. but soon returns due to defect
A new Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. passenger jet that left for test flights in the United States was forced to return due to problems with the air-conditioning system. The post Mitsubishi Regional Jet leaves for test flights in U.S. but soon returns due to defect appeared first on The Japan Times.
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Giappone
Japan Post Bank to introduce 16-language ATMs
Japan Post Bank plans to introduce automated teller machines that can conduct transactions in 16 different languages starting in January to meet demand from international visitors ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Jiji Press learned Saturday. ATMs that display instructions in such a large number of languages are ...
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Giappone
Japan and South Korea to resume currency swap deal
Japan and South Korea agreed Saturday to launch talks to resume a currency swap deal following its expiration in February last year, the two countries said Saturday, reflecting a possible improvement in bilateral ties. In talks between financial officials of the two countries, the South Korean government proposed to strengthen ...