The new eight-hour Boeing 777 flight comes after Nordwind Airlines' dozens of routes to Europe and Asia were cut due to the war in Ukraine.
Malaysia Bourse Sees IPO Boost From Asia Energy Transition Plan
Malaysia’s pipeline of initial public offerings is expected to get a boost from firms seeking capital for energy transition projects as Asia weans itself off fossil fuels, according to the top ...
Nepal Prepares for LDC Graduation Amid Economic Growth
Nepal is set to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category to a developing country in November 2026. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli credits recent per capita income growth for this ...
Malaysia’s CIMB sees slower loan growth on ‘cautious’ business clients
The new business loans pipeline is reportedly weak post-Liberation Day. Malaysia’s CIMB Group has flagged a more guarded lending stance from business clients on unfolding tariff developments. New ...
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel
The rebel Houthi group in Yemen says it will target merchant ships belonging to any company that does business with Israeli ports, regardless of nationality, as part of what it described as the fourth ...
Saudi Arabia may hike September oil prices to Asia for second month
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, may hike crude oil prices for Asian buyers for the second month in a row, with September prices set to hit five-month highs on tight supply and robust ...
Russian business travelers are discovering Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s appeal as a destination for Russian businesses is rising, as neighboring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have become more unwelcoming for sanctions-busting activity. The number of Russian firms ...
Taliban Boosts Economy with Skilled Worker Export Initiative to Qatar
The Taliban have launched a program to send 2,000 skilled Afghan workers to Qatar, aiming to reduce unemployment in Afghanistan. Registration is open to professionals from all provinces. This ...
Iraq’s pharmaceutical industry flourishes, saving over $1 billion annually
Iraq's drug localization efforts save $1B annually, with 34 factories at full capacity & 178 new applications, says PM's advisor.
Trump’s Surprise Overture To Myanmar
The US decision to lift sanctions on business groups and individuals close to the military rulers of Myanmar came as a surprise. What led Trump to befriend the military regime?