Japan’s exports rose 2 per cent in December, while South Korea’s exports to China increased 19 per cent this month. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to maintain anti-dumping tariff on Chinese H-shaped steel
South Korea's trade commission decided Thursday to uphold the existing anti-dumping tariff on imported Chinese H-shaped steel beams. The move will extend the anti-dumping tariff, which has been in ... ( read original story ...)
Thai economy may grow 3% to 4% this year after new COVID-19 outbreak: Finance Minister
Thailand's economy could grow 3 per cent to 4 per cent this year, less than earlier forecast, following its biggest coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia on Their Mind
It had been a long few days walking through the neighborhoods of Savannah, Georgia, and the miles were starting to catch up to Sierra Dameron. The field director for Oregon Congressman Peter ... ( read original story ...)
Doing Business in the Middle East
Is business the solution to the problems of the Middle East? Some economists and policymakers argue that unleashing the Arab private sector is the key to sustainable growth and more liberal politics. ( read original story ...)
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation signs Murabaha Financing Facility with Eastern Bank Ltd to support SMEs in Bangladesh
ITFC partnership will enable one of Bangladesh's key financial institutions to reach out and provide financial support to more SMEs ... ( read original story ...)
India hands over 2 million vaccine doses to Bangladesh
India has handed over 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Bangladesh under grant assistance, a senior minister said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Oman picks female executive to head up new oil major
Haifa Al Khaifi will be chief executive officer of Energy Development Oman that controls the country's biggest oil block ... ( read original story ...)
Beximco Snaps Up 55% Holding In Sanofi’s Bangladesh Arm
French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi SA will sell a majority stake in its Bangladesh unit to Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the London-listed firm said on Thursday. Beximco shares were up 5.3% at 99.00 ... ( read original story ...)
Sacred threads: Fashion meets traditional embroidery in Lebanon’s refugee camps
Barajneh camp, more than two dozen women from the Al Sama NGO crouch over their whirring sewing machines, embroidering clothes destined for a global market, as part of a new collaboration with British ... ( read original story ...)