Once the growth engine of Turkey’s $750 billion economy, consumers are setting their sights lower in the post-lockdown era.
Conviction of Philippine journalist points to ‘orchestrated attempt’ to silence Duterte critics
Maria Ressa, chief executive and executive editor of Rappler, was found guilty of “cyber libel” by a Manila court. The news website is known for its scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Interlinkages, Creditsafe to provide Bangladesh market with int’l business credit reports
This collaboration will change the way banks in Bangladesh access credit data as it would not only be real time but also cost effective’ …
Bangladesh banking: Covid overwhelms Dhaka’s weak system
Banks in Bangladesh were struggling with poor performance even before coronavirus spread to the country; the pandemic is worsening the impact of a recent policy misstep.
Excelerate Key Sponsor of HOPE Foundation’s Corona Virus Response Center in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
PRNewswire/ — Excelerate Energy L.P. (Excelerate) today announced that it has become a key sponsor of the HOPE …
Noor-E Helal Saifur Rahman made new Bangladesh envoy to South Africa
E Helal Saifur Rahman, currently serving as Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, Pakistan, as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to South Africa. High Commissioner-designate Rahman is a career …
The Latest: Pakistan moves to seal off high-risk areas
Authorities in Pakistan are taking action to seal off high-risk areas in the country’s 20 biggest cities after an increase in coronavirus infections.
Indonesia says U.S. not investigating VAT on digital services
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s plan to impose 10% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by technology giants is not the subject of a trade investigation by the United States, Indonesia’s …
U.S. and China both topple in rankings of the best places to work and do business
As the world’s two largest economies lose ground, smaller nations shift up in the Institute for Management Development’s new World Competitiveness Ranking.
Sorry, China: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Are Far From Obsolete
The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea.