Disputes over delays, cost overruns and financing plans between Canadian miner’s minority shareholders and majority owner-operator Rio have spilled into the open in recent months …
In Georgia Senate runoffs, banks go all in for Republicans
Banking trade organizations are usually cautious about making endorsements. But with Democrats winning the White House and control of Congress on the line in the two races, some groups are pouring in …
Georgia Joins Other Jurisdictions Where COVID-19 Business Income Claims Fail
Surviving businesses have looked to their business insurance policies to try to recover the income they lost, but a recent ruling in Georgia indicates businesses will need to look elsewhere for …
Oman plans more labour reforms and new taxes – foreign minister
The country also has plans to extend visa-free arrival for up to 30 days for citizens of more than 100 countries …
Oman to enact labour, taxation and subsidy reforms, says minister
Oman plans to amend labour laws, introduce new taxation and end some “long-standing” subsidies while ensuring that low-income families are protected, the Gulf Arab state’s foreign minister said on …
Samsung Sri Lanka records highest-ever turnover of Rs.3.5bn in November
Samsung Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever sales turnover of Rs.3.5 billion for November 2020, further consolidating its position as the Number 1 smartphone brand in Sri Lanka. ..
Fitch’s downgrade of Malaysia’s rating unlikely to impact financial markets
Fitch Rating’s decision to downgrade Malaysia’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) to BBB+ from A- is unlikely to impact its financial markets on a sustained and significant basis, …
COMMENT | Malaysia’s grand delusion 2020
This year 2020 was to be a “coming out” celebration of sorts for Malaysia, akin to South Korea’s glittering 1988 Olympics Game that heralded the nation’s entry into the developed world. Had everything …
TCEB Sets Up First Milestone of “Thailand LOG-IN Events”
TCEB reviewed the first year of “Thailand LOG-IN Events,” the master plan to boost logistics, infrastructure, and affiliated advanced industries. Aiming to promote international trade exhibitions in …
Vietnam, South Korea to scrap quarantine requirement for short-term business visitors
Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to allow businesspeople to enter each other’s country for short-term visits without the mandatory 14-day centralized quarantine.