Saudi organisations are increasingly asking consultants to put “skin in the game” as the Kingdom places greater scrutiny on the returns generated by its sweeping transformation programmes, according …
Iraq Oil Exports Jump 73% On Hormuz Nod, PetroChina And Reliance Lift 10 Mn Barrels
Iraq’s oil exports surged in August and are expected to rise further in September, helped by wide profit margins and Iran’s approval for Iraqi tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq’s Strategic Oil Production Plan for 2027-2030
By John Lee. Iraq has set a target of raising oil production to around 10 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2030, under a strategic plan covering the period 2027-2030. According to the Prime Minister’s …
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing’s support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
Japan Business Federation wants wage hikes to take root across economy
TOKYO: The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, is expected to call for the recent strong momentum of wage hikes to take root further across the economy during next year’s “shunto” spring …
Services growth picks up, hiring rises: What India’s August PMI shows
The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July. However, the final reading was below the preliminary estimate of 54.5 …
Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Held in Singapore, Deepening Multi-Domain Cooperation to Empower Regional Growth
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government hosted a reception and the Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Promotion …
Taiwan’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia Transformed a Talent Crisis into a Strategic Advantage
As Taiwan registers its fastest economic growth in 39 years driven by exports in AI and semiconductors, its labor market is simultaneously facing an unprecedented crisis. The HR Asia Best Companies to …
Taiwan’s six-year hunt for China’s undercover chip labs
Previously unpublished government data reveals the scale of Taiwan’s crackdown on Chinese companies accused of hiding their ties while recruiting chip talent and pursuing sensitive technology.
Qatar ports record strong growth in bulk cargo, livestock handling in August
Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of bulk cargo and livestock in August this year compared to the previous …