The World Bank verifies a report from Iran showing the country has improved business climate.

Iran says reports about data collection irregularities in the World Bank proved Tehran was right in its criticism of the body.

Amnesty International says Myanmar’s military figures — including those believed to have committed serious human rights abuses — have financial dealings with a secretive conglomerate with links to international businesses.

Brazilian business Embalixo has developed a technology for plastic bags that it says kills the novel coronavirus.

Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne has begun the first day of a six-week total lockdown, as authorities battle a second wave of coronavirus infections.

The United States is on a collision course with a double-dip recession, a leading economist warns.

Cuba says the “shameful and criminal” sanctions newly imposed by the United States are designed to affect Cuban families.

European shares retreated on Thursday as comments from US officials fanned concerns of a prolonged economic downturn due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iranian government decided to reopen the country while making sure to control coronavirus.

Iran is to roll out cheap loans for businesses struggling with COVID-19 pandemic in late May.