DUBAI, 27th October, 2020 (WAM) — Dubai Design District (d3) is extending support to Lebanese design businesses affected by the Beirut blast with a new initiative enabling startups, entrepreneurs, …
In Beirut port, all of Lebanon’s ills are laid bare
The first of many warnings about a deadly cargo in Beirut’s port came in February 2014, about three months after its arrival. It was made by Colonel Joseph Skaf, described by his …
Barracuda eyes Indochina markets
Barracuda is looking to expand its local presence and headcount in fast-growing emerging markets of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos …
Seven bodies, nothing stolen: Were killings at Riverside marijuana grow ‘a message’?
A month after seven people were shot at an illegal marijuana cultivation site, Riverside County’s worst mass killing in recent memory remains a mystery.
Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party was operating as a “predator” in Sri Lanka, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China on a tour of …
UAE Taxes: Your queries on Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) answered!
A weekly column where readers get their queries answered on Value Added Tax (VAT), Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), Customs and other GCC taxes. This week, queries relating to ESR are answered. a …
Tayler Holder Addresses Claims He Cheated On Sommer Ray With Girlfriend Charly Jordan
Tayler Holder said the claims that he cheated on ex Sommer Ray with Charly Jordan is affecting his relationship with his current girlfriend.
Cambodia officially launches digital currency backed by central bank
Cambodia officially launched on Wednesday a central bank-backed digital currency that draws on blockchain technology designed by a Japanese company. The e-money “Bakong”, an initiative of the National …
Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party was operating as a “predator” in Sri Lanka, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China on a tour of …
Vietnam Railway Corporation braces for $85 million loss
The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) faces the most difficult period in its history due to the COVID-19 pandemic and flooding in central Vietnam.