Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap opportunities …
Singapore, Philippine central banks to work on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent yesterday that they will work together on data connectivity.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Uzbekistan: Officials may be tested on knowledge of native language
Uzbekistan is considering requiring anybody who wants to hold top government jobs to present a certificate proving they can speak and read Uzbek fluently …
AP sources: Trump to order troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq | Charlotte Observer
U.S. officials say President Donald Trump is expected to cut a significant number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and a smaller number in Iraq by the final days of his presidency.
Iraq draws closer to biometrics-backed elections in 2021 with 16M voter cards issued
Biometric cards which will be required to vote in Iraq’s upcoming elections have been distributed to 13 million eligible voters, with 3 million more on the way, according to the Iraq News Agency.
Pulling US troops out of Afghanistan would be as ‘humiliating’ as Vietnam War defeat, top Republican says
“A rapid withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan now would hurt our allies and delight the people who wish us harm,” Sen. Mitch McConnell said.
New trade bloc will hurt Bangladesh’s export competitiveness, investment flow: analysts
The competitors will have an edge over Bangladesh in exports and FDI flow after they joined the world’s biggest trade bloc led by China, economists and analysts fear.
Improve business climate, go for intense negotiation for more Japanese investment
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh ITO Naoki believes Bangladesh should begin intense negotiations with his country so that the duo could sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
World counting on India for affordable Covid vaccines: Jaishankar
Jaishankar on Monday said that the world is counting on India for making Covid-19 vaccines accessible and affordable. India is at the heart of international and multilateral collaborations in rapid …
India’s top retail trade body says Diwali sales up 10.8% in 2020
India’s top retail trade body said on Sunday that sales during the country’s Diwali festive period rose by more than 10% year-on-year, indicating “good business prospects” for small businesses.