Boeing won a $36 billion order from Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi AS, a blow to rival Airbus, previously the preferred choice for the Turkish low-cost airline …
Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory
Turkey believes Syria’s new rulers, including the Syrian National Army (SNA) armed group which Ankara backs, will drive Kurdish YPG fighters from all territory they occupy in northeastern Syria, …
Japan’s antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case: Report
Japan’s competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country’s antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday (Dec 22), citing sources. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) …
How TCL’s Defective Devices Are Hurting Its Business in Pakistan
As TCL struggles to resolve these quality and service-related problems, its long-term business prospects in Pakistan appear at risk. The brand must urgently address these issues, improve customer …
Apple’s $1bn investment may be fleeting win for Indonesia
Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to $1 billion to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The …
Xi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s finance chief says Chinese president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.
Qatar threatens Europe with termination of liquefied natural gas supplies – FT
Qatar has threatened to cut off liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Europe. This will happen if QatarEnergy faces a fine due to the EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, says …
Afghanistan’s Taliban actively trades crypto memecoins despite imposing nationwide ban
The Taliban, known for its toxic interpretation of Islamic law and rigid governance, officially banned crypto, labeling it “haram.” But it seems they’ve been quietly dabbling in them too. In one of …
WB, ADB, clear $1.1b budget support for Bangladesh
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have approved a total of US$1.1 billion budget support for Bangladesh.
‘India will always be a third-world country if…’: Sushant Sareen blasts ‘brainless bureaucracy’ over 18% GST on caramel popcorn
Ready-to-eat popcorn which is mixed with salt and spices attracts 5 per cent GST. But caramalised popcorn will be taxed at 18% …