MSCI, the world’s largest index provider, on Wednesday reclassified Kuwait stock indexes to emerging markets status from frontier, a move that could funnel at least $2 billion in passive investment …
US elections 2020: Why Palestinians are not joining the party
While four more years of Trump would have been a disaster for Palestine, the return of a liberal to the Oval Office will do the job for Israel just as well …
Shell Singapore to repurpose core business, downsize Pulau Bukom refinery in low-carbon shift
SINGAPORE: Shell Singapore said on Tuesday (Nov 10) that it plans to repurpose its core business and halve its crude processing capacity at its …
Jordan Peele’s Next Horror Movie Gets 2022 Release Date at Universal
In the wake of Get Out’s success, Jordan Peele, who had previously been known for his comedic exploits in Key and Peele, became one of the hottest names in the business. Aside from his directorial …
South Korea Bourse Overdue For Consolidation
The South Korea stock market has finished higher in seven straight sessions, spiking more than 185 points or 7.5 percent along the way. Now at a two-year closing high, the KOSPI now rests just above …
NLD’s Myanmar election win good for business
Voters have given Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy another five years to transform the crony economy left behind by decades of military rule.
Vietnam’s success story in spotlight ahead of Asean Summit
It is Vietnam’s turn to chair the 10-member Association for Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippine economy signals shaky recovery from Covid-19
MANILA • The Philippines’ economic contraction moderated in the third quarter by less than forecast, signalling an unsteady recovery from the pandemic even as movement restrictions were relaxed and …
Pakistan-China Industrial Expo, 2020 to start from November 13
Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry is conducting its first “Offline/Online Pakistan China Industrial Expo 2020” on November 13 at Royal Palm Golf and Country Club Lahore in …
India beverages business helps Tata Consumer brew a good September quarter
Growth has improved to 18.5% in the September quarter on the back of robust performance of the India beverage segment, revenues from which increased by 32% …