Vietnamese multi-sectoral conglomerate Hoa Phat Group posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of 24.9 trillion dong ($1.07 billion) in the third quarter of this year, up 62.7 per cent year-on-year.
Heineken aiming for bigger Philippine market share
Dutch brewing giant Heineken International B.V. is boosting its presence in the Philippines by spending heavily on marketing to capture a bigger size of the local beer market, four years after …
Local, foreign firms eager to explore West Philippine Sea
Local and foreign companies, including the MVP Group’s PXP Energy and Dennis Uy’s Udenna Group, are eager to explore for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea following the lifting of the moratorium …
Bangladesh as our Friend
I had grown up in Assam. When I was young, the Assam agitation was at its peak. Even though I vaguely remember anything, I could sense that atmosphere was tense, and all sections of …
‘Bangladeshi firms leverage Oracle Cloud to fulfill various business requirements’
“With emerging challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladeshi businesses have been moving towards cloud solution and technology to build business resilience,” Rubaba Dowla, country managing …
Pakistan’s textile exports rise to $3.5 billion in first quarter
Pakistan’s exports of textile commodities witnessed an increase of 2.92 per cent during the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Oman Air, Amouage honour 50 women achievers
National carrier Oman Air said it has joined hands with international luxury fragrance house, Amouage, to recognise and honour Omani female leadership on the country’s Women’s Day. Omani Women’s Day …
Israeli, Armenian scholars ask Israel: Stop armss Sales to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a friend of Israel, but Turkey is helping in its war against Armenia. Should Israel be selling arms to the Azeris? Op-ed.
How China Beat Local Sri Lankan Media to Break News of PM Rajapaksa’s Son’s New Assignment
China, which has invested heavily in Sri Lanka over the past 15 years, has renewed its business and strategic interests after the new regime took charge 11 months ago.
Yemen’s ‘microgrid girls’ power community amid war and COVID-19
A women-run solar station near the front line in Abs is empowering its owners and improving life in their community.