COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares ended higher on Monday, boosted by gains across most sectors barring real estate and energy stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled 0.86% higher at 18,026.72. Sri Lanka’s ... ( read original story ...)
DOJ said over 100 firms hired North Korean workers who stole U.S. intellectual property
The DOJ said over 100 firms have unknowingly hired North Korean workers who have stolen U.S. intellectual property and virtual currency. ( read original story ...)
Border city Paju enacts ordinance banning anti-North leaflet launches
Paju, a border city in Gyeonggi, enacted South Korea’s first local ordinance banning the distribution of anti-North Korea leaflets. The ordinance is expected to halt the sending of leaflets by local ... ( read original story ...)
Govt initiates privatization of four ailing PEs on pretext of asset management
Inviting applications to hire the consultants for the property valuation for the asset management of the PEs, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has moved forward for the privatization of the state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
An American couple sold their house in California and retired in Malaysia. They love ‘not owning anything.’
"We hadn't really thought a lot about it before, but then one of the places that was listed as very popular and very affordable was Penang in Malaysia."They were familiar with the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia
Chinese brands continue to widen their share of the consumer market in Malaysia, with strong and growing demand for a range of products ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi hospitality sector sees record double-digit growth
Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector is enjoying record double-digit growth, thanks to the growing global interest in the country as a travel destination, according to global property consultancy Knight ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s CMA approves three IPOs
Saudi Arabia’s market regulator has approved three IPOs, two of which will list on the NOMU Parallel Market, while the third remains to be announced. ( read original story ...)
Riyadh leads Saudi office rental market with 23% growth
The record headline rent for grade-A offices in the capital reflects high occupancy levels of 98%, with grade-B buildings not far behind at 97% ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to consider extending deadline for Afghan refugees facing mass deportation to leave
Officials said the proposed extension was to allow the refugees more time to settle their personal affairs in Pakistan, such as selling property or wrapping up business activities, before returning to ... ( read original story ...)