In January, Thailand’s finance ministry estimated that the economy would grow 2.8% this year; in June, the projection was revised downward to a -8.5% contraction, the greatest drop among major South …
Qatar puts more strain on major plane makers: Airline strikes deal with plane maker Airbus to delay delivery of new jets
Qatar Airways has struck a deal with plane maker Airbus to delay the delivery of new aircraft, after the coronavirus pandemic triggered a slump in global air travel that is expected to last for …
Qatar tops safety index
As Qatar prepares to reopen its borders to international visitors, it retains its position as the safest country in the world, ranking number one for the second consecutive year in the Olery Guest …
Summer in lockdown compels Armenians to rediscover their own country
On the far shore of Lake Sevan, a crew prepares a small sailing rig as one shouts instructions in German. A grey curly-haired gentleman, dressed in a pair of cropped chinos and sporting weathered boat …
Georgia, Tennessee ranked at the top among best states for doing business
Georgia and Tennessee remain the top states in America for doing business, according to the annual ranking of the states by Area Development magazine.
Singapore Stocks Tipped to Beat Asian Peers on Cyclical Rebound
Stocks in Singapore appear to be the best-placed in Asia Pacific to benefit from a potential cyclical recovery and success in finding a cure for the coronavirus, analysts say.
Israeli CEO ‘very excited’ to be among first to do business with UAE after historic peace deal
Gadi Nir began as a physiotherapist but now finds himself as one of the first Israeli CEOs to make a deal with a company in the United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka must stay clear of ego wars
When patrons drive their cars smoothly on the stretch from Galle to Hambantota on the Southern Expressway the second thing to do after offering a prayer to one’s chosen deity might be to thank the …
Yemen president Hadi returns to Riyadh after medical treatment in US
Rabbu Mansour Hadi has returned to the Saudi capital Riyadh after routine medical treatment in the United States, according to his Twitter account on Wednesday. DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Yemen’s …
One of the world’s richest Petrostates is running out of cash: Kuwait
Four years on, one of the world’s richest countries is struggling to make ends meet as a sharp decline in energy prices raises profound questions over how Gulf Arab states are run. Kuwait can’t pay …