On most trade indicators, Vietnam scores over India. And, now, it’s going all out to woo firms moving out of China …
Mondelez to grow biscuit business in Philippines
Mondelez International Inc. is aiming to grow its biscuit business in the Philippines in the next five years, banking on its new product Tiger Crackers, which was developed specifically for the local …
Philippines enters top 50 of Global Innovation Index
The Philippines climbed four notches in this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII) to enter the list’s top 50 for the first time.
Palace: Philippines can set aside unresolved South China Sea issues
The Philippines can “set aside” unresolved issues in the South China Sea and pursue investment projects with Chinese firms since the arbitral ruling has upheld Manila’s sovereign rights over its …
Pakistan directs American blogger Cynthia Ritchie to leave country within 15 days
The Ministry of Interior took the decision after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked authorities to make a final decision about the status of her stay in the country.
US blogger Cynthia Ritchie directed to leave Pakistan in 15 days
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry on Wednesday rejected a request by US blogger and journalist Cynthia D Ritchie to extend her visa. The move came a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had directed a …
China’s first homemade aircraft carrier is heading back out to sea for another drill
The Chinese military has stepped up its training in recent months amid ongoing tensions with the US.
Hong Kong’s richest man holds an $11 billion stake in Zoom that makes up one-third of his total wealth
After Zoom reported a 355% jump in revenue for the second quarter on Tuesday, Li’s stake gained $3.2 billion in just one day.
Business travel from Taiwan, 4 SE Asian nations to restart Sept. 8
Japan on Sept. 8 will partially reopen business travel with Taiwan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar where the COVID-19 pandemic is gradually being brought under control, Foreign Minister …
Bahrain to revamp online business rules
“The cost of doing business is expensive and Bahrain could consider the French system of imposing taxes on online purchases, but the right of end-users to get the cheapest price would be breached.