Consultants recognize states’ pro-business environments in Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business survey. Georgia ranks #1.
GA Coronavirus Restrictions Extended As Hospitalizations Drop
Gov. Brian Kemp extended the public health state of emergency and existing coronavirus safety measures for Georgia through Oct. 10.
French president’s expectations clash with reality as Lebanon commits to reforms
BEIRUT — Emmanuel Macron’s close-contact diplomacy paid off on Tuesday, when the French president succeeded in getting Lebanon’s embattled political parties to commit to a roadmap of reforms tied to …
Family business refuses to back down after hackers try to extort them
While employees at Sorrensen Sand and Gravel were hard at work Monday, hackers were working harder to extort the business out of thousands of dollars.
Bureau Veritas Malaysia Laboratory Relocated
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has announced that its laboratory in Malaysia has expanded and moved to a modernized premise in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, …
Malaysia bans citizens from high risk countries
While all tourists are banned from entering Malaysia, the country is also restricting citizens from India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Saudi oil shipments to America plunge to 35-year low
Saudi Arabia drew the wrath of Republicans in Washington this spring by sending an armada of tankers to America to drown US oil makers with cheap crude. Now, the kingdom has reversed course, steering …
Average Businesses in Afghanistan to Remain Operative 2 more Months: COVID-19 Impact
The average businesses in major economic hubs of Afghanistan have signaled they may only be able to remain open for another two months under the prevailing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” IFC said …
Indian investors interested in Myanmar opportunities, but more govt support needed
Despite travel restrictions and other setbacks as a result of COVID-19, investors from India have shown a great interest in expanding into Myanmar and some have even proposed novel ideas on boosting …
Myanmar blocks activist website, saying it spreads fake news
Myo Swe, a spokesman for the ministry, said it had acted on reports by a social media monitoring group related to the security forces but declined to name the group. The campaign group whose website …