For many companies, business in China has changed for the long term as a fragile economy and sluggish consumer demand are forcing executives to rethink their brand strategy and compete with rising home-grown rivals.
Idris Elba quits British Museum event amid climate and pro-Palestine criticism
Campaigners ask Pink Ball committee to step down, citing the museum’s long-standing relationship with BP and the involvement of companies linked to Israel …
Oman completes delivery of 25 govt digital transformation projects
CONRAD PRABHUMUSCAT, OCT 17A new report by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has revealed that …
Trafigura Acquires Warehousing Firm Grafton’s Singapore Business
Trafigura Group has acquired a metals warehousing firm with sizable operations in Singapore, as a mountain of surplus inventory in the Asian logistics hub opens up lucrative trading opportunities.
Turkmenistan ends free utilities after a quarter century
Turkmenistan’s president has ordered a complete end to free natural gas, electricity and water, which residents of the Central Asian nation have enjoyed for a quarter century. Gurbanguly …
Capello, Liriano face-off in 2025 rematch for Lebanon city mayoral seat
Republican Mayor Sherry Capello and Democratic challenger Cesar Liriano answer the Lebanon Daily News’ questions about their plans for the city.
Several Singaporeans hold key roles at Cambodian firm in global scam ring; Temasek denies links
As the US probes an alleged scam network, the spotlight falls on tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Holding Group’s Singapore links Read more at The Business Times.
Saudi Arabia in talks for US defence pact
Saudi Arabia — which has long sought a US defence pact — spent months negotiating a defence treaty with the Biden administration alongside which it would normalise relations with Israel, but the push …
Iran is threatening to break its fragile truce with Saudi Arabia: reports
The fragile truce between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia could unravel if Gulf states allow Israel to use their airspace to strike Iran.
Japan’s top three banks to jointly issue stablecoins
MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Mizuho Bank intend to issue the stablecoins under a unified standard for use in corporate fund settlements.