Little did Lakruwana Wijesinghe know that a simple trip aboard the Staten Island Ferry would direct his future path as a restaurateur and eventually help him become a major influencer, bringing Sri ... ( read original story ...)
WKND Conversation: Meet Binod Chaudhary, Nepal’s first and only billionaire
Nepali entrepreneur Binod Chaudhary, on building an empire tapping on gastronomical cravings and why 'Taj JLT' is a culmination of a life-long dream ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Consolidation Expected For South Korea Bourse
The South Korea stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, plummeting more than 230 points or 7.6 percent along the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea double tax avoidance pact in effect
The double tax avoidance (DTA) agreement between Cambodia and South Korea came into effect on January 29, according to Yonhap News Agency. The tax treaty will help taxpayers avoid paying double taxes ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi detained in early-morning raid
Suu Kyi, once renowned as a pro-democracy campaigner, has more recently made headlines by denying genocide. ( read original story ...)
Strikes mount in Turkey against austerity and herd immunity policies
The Turkish government’s murderous response to the pandemic and the collapse of social conditions for millions are increasingly driving workers into struggle. ( read original story ...)
Skyscrapers Lose Luster for Japanese Companies During Pandemic
Japan’s decades-long love affair with status-symbol office towers is now fading, as the pandemic upends work styles and puts a strain on company finances. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Indonesia Partner Gets Approval for Distressed Debt Plan
PT MNC Investama, an Indonesian media and property conglomerate that has a tie-up with former President Donald Trump’s company, said it received court approval for its debt plan after agreeing to ... ( read original story ...)
Homebuyers snub China Evergrande’s Emerald Bay project again as rivals outperform in Hong Kong sales
Weak response follows a similar flop in two earlier rounds of sales last year in the second phase of the Emerald Bay development in Tuen Mun, according to property agencies. ( read original story ...)
Leave Hong Kong before it’s too late, say those who now call Britain home
Former residents who have chosen to take their chances in the UK after Beijing’s clampdown speak out ... ( read original story ...)