The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has named and shamed a Saudi citizen and an Indian after they were convicted of business licensing fraud, local media reported. “The Saudi was found guilty of enabling …
Vietnam likely to earn 300 billion USD in exports this year
The industry and trade sector is exerting all-out efforts to achieve the target of 300 billion USD in export turnover this year in the context that the COVID-19 pandemic is seriously affecting global …
Bangladesh should make the most of fourth industrial revolution: experts
A clear understanding of automation, the use of modern technologies and presence of skilled human resources are essential to adapting to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and making opportunities …
Indian Startups Band Up Against Google Dominance, Want To Build National Alternative To Play Store
Indian startups and app developers are pushing for a “national alternative” to Google Play store, stung by the Silicon Valley giant’s efforts to force them to use the Google payment system and …
Cyprus sports business struggle; sports equipment booms
After months of lockdown, restrictions and social distancing, it was inevitable for the business side of sports to feel the heavy blow produced by the ongoing pandemic. Despite the current partial …
Gulf pegs, Oman, Lebanon Mideast markets face rough quarter
While derivative traders have pared bets that Gulf states will be forced to devalue their currency pegs in the next 12 months, bouts of volatility may return. Countries that have been financing …
Oman Insurance leads from the front as the insurer of choice
Only a handful of names come to mind when people think reliable insurance in the UAE. But with 45 years of expertise, Oman Insurance is always the top choice be it insurance for life, health, cars or …
Singaporeans anti-foreigner? The Singapore Business Federation cannot be so ill-informed or naive
The Singapore Business Federation is so worried about “the recent rise in anti-foreigner sentiments” that it hosted a dialogue on October 1 with Chan Chun S …
Amid growing economic stranglehold by China, Kyrgyzstan elections set for Oct 4
Kyrgyzstan has strong business ties with China which also happens to be its largest creditor. Chinese debt constitutes 45 per cent of Kyrgyzstan’s total foreign debt which is why analysts believe that …
Lending to real estate sector in Azerbaijan rising
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