Natia Mezvrishvili, head of government administration in Georgia, announced her resignation. Local bureau of “QİA.AZ” informs, she wrote about it on her Facebook page. She left the public sector after 13 years. Notably, N. Mezvrishvili was appointed head of the government administration in September 2019. Previously, she served as deputy interior minister.
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Alibaba CEO says China’s draft anti-monopoly rules ‘timely and necessary’
hina’s move to draft rules aimed at preventing monopolistic behaviour by internet platforms is “timely and necessary”, Alibaba Group CEO Daniel Zhang said on Monday, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. Speaking at the World Internet Conference, Zhang said Chinese internet companies have moved to the forefront of the global industry with the help of government policies, but… Continue reading Alibaba CEO says China’s draft anti-monopoly rules ‘timely and necessary’
Over 536,000 coronavirus cases registered over day globally – WHO
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world has exceeded 55.32 mln, an increase in 24 hours was more than 536,000 according to data published on Thursday night by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of deaths increased by more than 9,200, exceeding 1.33 mln, QIA.AZ reports citing TASS. On November 18, WHO received information about… Continue reading Over 536,000 coronavirus cases registered over day globally – WHO
Chinese mainland reports 12 new imported COVID-19 cases
The Chinese mainland reported 12 new imported COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 3,735, the National Health Commission said Thursday, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. Of the new imported cases, three were reported in Sichuan, two each in Fujian and Guangxi, and one each in Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Chongqing, the commission… Continue reading Chinese mainland reports 12 new imported COVID-19 cases
Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen
More than 30 major Japanese firms will begin experiments next year towards issuing a common, private digital currency to promote digitalisation in one of the world’s most cash-loving countries, the group’s organising body said on Thursday, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. The move follows the Bank of Japan’s recently announced plan to experiment with issuing a digital… Continue reading Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen
Armenia’s Chief Military Inspector resigns
Armenia’s Defense Ministry’s Chief Military Inspector Movses Hakobyan has submitted a resignation application, QİA.AZ says, citing Graparak. “I will convene a press conference and tell the reasons,” Hakobyan said. Notably, Movses Hakobyan was appointed Chief Military Inspector on May 24, 2019, by Armenia’s prime minister Nikol Pashinyan. Before this position, he worked as a Chief of Staff of… Continue reading Armenia’s Chief Military Inspector resigns
Two people attacked Artsrun Hovhannisyan
“I have been receiving various threats since the 9th of the month, but I did not pay attention to them,” Artsrun Hovhannisyan, former representative of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia, on Tuesday wrote this on Facebook, QİA.AZ reports citing news.am. “I do not even respond to calls for apparent revenge [against me]. I did not… Continue reading Two people attacked Artsrun Hovhannisyan
Putin informs Macron on stabilization of situation in Karabakh
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron about the stabilization of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the deployment of a Russian peacekeeping contingent there, the Kremlin press service stated, QİA.AZ reports citing TASS. The press service of Kremlin made the statement following the telephone conversation between the presidents. The Kremlin stated that… Continue reading Putin informs Macron on stabilization of situation in Karabakh
Chairman of Military-Industrial Committee of Armenia dismissed
Artak Davtyan has been relieved from the position of Chairman of the Military Industry Committee of Armenia. “QİA.AZ” informs Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has signed the decision. Artak Davtyan previously served as Chief of Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces.
IAI reports record profits in fateful week
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reported a sharp rise in profit in the first nine months of this year. IAI posted a net profit of $112 million for the period, 37% higher than in the corresponding period of 2019. Net profit was 3.6% of sales, which compares with 2.7% in the corresponding period of 2019.… Continue reading IAI reports record profits in fateful week