Bonita Sharma is the co-founder of Social Changemakers and Innovators which looks for new ways to help improve nutrition for women and children in Nepal. She is also the winner of the 2020 Progress …
Nepal’s idol makers get low sales ahead of annual Hindu festivals amid pandemic
Made with clay and hay straws, these life-like Durga idols are the product of days of hard labour of the idol-makers. The idols-makers start much ahead of the biggest festival Durga Puja in the …
Time for a Proactive Approach to Yemen’s Conflict
The ongoing crisis in Yemen today reflects a blatant and abject failure of the international community and regional actors to address the suffering of those trapped within the conflict.
Vietnam’s manoeuvres to reap gains in the changing international environment
First, Vietnam is seen as one of the most exciting ASEAN’s economies with growing middle class, younger population, cheaper labour and potentials for business growth. Second, Vietnam has a large …
When business and environment truly meet
San Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang was given the prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award for the private sector at the 2020 Asia CEO Awards, touted to be the largest …
Nestlé Philippines wins PCCI 2020 ‘Excellence in Ecology and Economy’ Award
Nestlé Philippines has earned honors for its environmental initiatives by winning the coveted Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 2020 “Excellence in Ecology and Economy” …
Philippine food brands joining world’s biggest trade fair in China
The Philippines is looking to cater to the demand for tropical food in the Chinese market through the participation of 40 companies in the world’s biggest trade fair to be held in Shanghai next month.
Bangladesh set to overtake India in per capita GDP: IMF
Bangladesh’s per capita GDP is on track to surpass India’s in 2020-21, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Pakistan’s Efforts To Capture Indian Basmati Market In Iran Might Backfire As Tehran Runs Out Of US Dollars
Pakistan’s battle against India has now extended to the Basmati rice export market. But it could land the former’s exporters in a mess. No doubt, India has put Islamabad on the …
Yemen’s warring parties swap prisoners for second day
Yemen’s warring parties exchanged hundreds more prisoners on Friday on the second day of an operation to fly about 1,000 men home and help build momentum for a new push to end a catastrophic war. A …