San Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang was given the prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award for the private sector at the 2020 Asia CEO Awards, touted to be the largest …
Nestlé Philippines wins PCCI 2020 ‘Excellence in Ecology and Economy’ Award
Nestlé Philippines has earned honors for its environmental initiatives by winning the coveted Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 2020 “Excellence in Ecology and Economy” …
Philippine food brands joining world’s biggest trade fair in China
The Philippines is looking to cater to the demand for tropical food in the Chinese market through the participation of 40 companies in the world’s biggest trade fair to be held in Shanghai next month.
Bangladesh set to overtake India in per capita GDP: IMF
Bangladesh’s per capita GDP is on track to surpass India’s in 2020-21, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Pakistan’s Efforts To Capture Indian Basmati Market In Iran Might Backfire As Tehran Runs Out Of US Dollars
Pakistan’s battle against India has now extended to the Basmati rice export market. But it could land the former’s exporters in a mess. No doubt, India has put Islamabad on the …
Yemen’s warring parties swap prisoners for second day
Yemen’s warring parties exchanged hundreds more prisoners on Friday on the second day of an operation to fly about 1,000 men home and help build momentum for a new push to end a catastrophic war. A …
Capturing Cross-Border Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
Bloomberg hosted a webinar on cross-border investment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, featuring a keynote by Edmond Lau, Senior Executive Director at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and a …
Forty-five years on, secrets of the Balibo atrocity haunt Australia
When five Australian journalists were slaughtered, few of our politicians spoke for them. It’s time to make amends for our decades of dark secrets in Timor-Leste.
Oman Soon to Impose VAT to Shore Up Finances
According to the VAT law, the business sector must provide necessary information that helps people choose certain goods and services. Oman will impose a Value Added Tax (VAT) across the country in the …
Singapore’s Nanofilms to raise up to $375 million in biggest IPO on SGX in years
If successful, it will be the Singapore Exchange’s biggest listing in recent years, excluding offerings from real estate investment trusts and business trusts. The sources declined to be identified …