Social media users falsely claimed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was defaced by graffiti following the death of George Floyd, Bob Oswald says in his Facts Matter column.
Shaadi in the times of Covid-19: Band, baaja and (low) business
The pandemic has taken a toll on the Indian wedding industry turning the big fat celebrations into small, intimate affair.
Hong Kong Democrats Fear Disqualifications Ahead of Key Election
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or …
Covid-19: Kuwait announces 514 new cases, four deaths
Earlier this month, Kuwait’s government adopted a rescue package aimed at curbing the economic impact of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The package includes bills concerning public debt and bankruptcy …
Generation Start-up: Oman’s Innotech seeks $3m investment to expand 3D printing business
The 30-year-old engineer’s, Innotech, specialises in 3D printing services that produce parts for oil and gas companies, industrial businesses and research and development labs. As the Covid-19 …
Jordan- Business at Free Trade Zones soars 125% this month
Trade in incoming and outgoing goods and vehicles at the free zones has grown by 125 per cent since the beginning of the current month of June after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns, according to …
The response of this independent publisher in Sri Lanka reflects the impact of the pandemic
Publisher Sam Perera offers a hopeful view of the likely future of indie English language publishing in Sri Lanka.
Manufacturing Gives Iran a Lifeline
Manufacturing is also a major contributor to employment. Between March 2018 and December 2019, the manufacturing sector added 472,000 jobs, exceeding the 315,000 jobs lost in the quarter following the …
Thai entrepreneur connects Michelin bistros to those in need
Natalie Bin Narkprasart’s business was in Paris. But she was locked down by COVID-19 restrictions and stuck in Thailand. Her heart was in Thailand, too — and it …
UAE-Headquartered Tpay Mobile Increases Its Footprint in MENAT With The Acquisition Of Turkey-Based Payguru
The acquisition of Payguru, which was founded in 2015 and has been the first mobile payment company to receive a license from the financial regulator, will expand Tpay Mobile’s offering of alternative …