The Philippine economy is well placed to weather an environment of tighter global financial conditions when the US eventually normalizes its monetary policy stance, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ... ( read original story ...)
Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs, Take Charges in Revamp of India Business
Ford's India business posted losses of more than $2 billion over 10 years and in 2019 required an $800 million write-down. ( read original story ...)
EU Expresses Concern Over Human Rights, Press Freedom In Pakistan Before GSP Plus Renewal
EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara expressed concern over the violation of human rights, freedom of the press, and enforced disappearance in Pakistan. ( read original story ...)
Manish Sisodia Says Business Blasters Is ‘seed Money For India’s Economy, Risk Inevitable’
Manish Sisodia said that he saw the Business Blasters programme launched under the directive of the AAP government as seed money for India's economy. ( read original story ...)
Strong Business Growth Continues For Private Life Insurers In August; LIC, An Iota Weak: Anand Rathi
Anand Rathi Report Private life-insurers growth momentum continued in August 2021, whereas Life Insurance Corporation of India, the sole public-sector entity, was weak. Private-sector new-business ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia ratifies ASEAN Agreement on Electronic Commerce Bill
The Indonesian Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to ratify the ASEAN Agreement on Electronic Commerce (AAEC) Bill. ( read original story ...)
Didi’s community group buying business shrinks with lay-offs across China as biggest players eye domination
Competition has become extremely fierce and the sector has also attracted the attention of Beijing for its price wars and impact on traditional merchants. ( read original story ...)
Afghan refugees now in Philippines – DFA
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. confirmed on Wednesday night the arrival of the first Afghan refugees in the Philippines after a mass displacement caused by the recent Taliban takeover. ( read original story ...)
EU removes Japan, five other countries from safe travel list
The European Union has removed Japan and five other countries from its list of safe travel destinations, meaning visitors or people returning from those countries are likely to face tighter controls ... ( read original story ...)
Club World Cup: Japan withdraws as host of 2021 event because of Covid-19
Japan has pulled out of hosting the Club World Cup in December because of Covid-19 restrictions in the country. Fifa said the Japanese Football Association (JFA) told them on Thursday that "it is no ... ( read original story ...)