Business conditions in the United Arab Emirates suffered a setback in the closing stages of the second quarter after Israel’s war with Iran disrupted sales in June.The UAE’s Purchasing Managers’ Index ...
Iran’s Central Planning Policies Harm Its Economy
Central planning thwarts Iran’s economy. Many Iranian government officials blame their nation’s economic demise on Western countries sanctions and not their ...
Inside Iran’s war economy
E ven before the bombs began to fall, Iran’s economy was in a bad way. Six in ten working-age people were unemployed. Prices had risen by 35% in the past year. Some 18% of the population was living ...
Iran conflict reveals need for America to rethink defense supply chain, expert says
Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels warns it's time for America to rethink its defense supply chain after the recent conflict with Iran highlighted existing vulnerabilities.
Vietnam hails US pact a boost for business as firms await deal details
By Phuong Nguyen and Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam hailed a long-awaited trade deal with the United States as a breakthrough on Thursday and said negotiators were working to finalise details, as ...
Pakistan to partner with Alibaba to boost exports
Pakistan will formalise a strategic partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba next week in a bid to boost exports through digital trade infrastructure. Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Chief Executive of ...
Microsoft Officially Exits Pakistan After 25 Years
Microsoft has officially closed its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year chapter for the global tech giant in the country. The remaining ...
Microsoft Reportedly Closing Operations in Pakistan After 25 Years
Microsoft reportedly closing operations in Pakistan, ending a 25-year journey marked by growth, partnerships, and tech empowerment.
‘Accused handed the gavel’: Baloch leader slams Pakistan’s UNSC presidency as affront to human rights
A top Baloch leader on Thursday hit out at Pakistan's presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, calling it "profound affront to global human rights".
Economic Buzz: China overall business output expands amid fresh rise in factory production
China's service sector expanded again at the end of the second quarter. That said, rates of both business activity and new order growth eased since May. This was amidst another reduction in new export business.