Themed "Energising Sustainability", IGEM 2020, co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC), delivered beyond two-fold of target business leads of RM1.6 billion; ... ( read original story ...)
Did Sen. Tom Cotton Falsely Claim To Have Been an ‘Army Ranger in Afghanistan and Iraq’?
Sen. Tom Cotton falsely claimed to serve as a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan and Iraq. On Jan. 23, 2021, Salon published an expose accusing Sen. Tom Cotton of overstating his military experience ... ( read original story ...)
Thai stock market bucks Asian trend to rise 0.75%
Index closed at 1,512.83 on Tuesday, up 11.21 points or 0.75 per cent. Total transactions amounted to Bt87.82 billion with an index high of 1,514.82 and a low of 1,490.37. ( read original story ...)
Turkey: Let Us Be Friends Again
January 26, 2020: For the first time in five years Greece and Turkey began a round of “exploratory talks” yesterday. The talks are termed exploratory because they are non-binding, but the issues on ... ( read original story ...)
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 26
Consumers in Vietnam can buy the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa special craft beer at the store at 10B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, HCMC, or by calling Seefahrer Premium Beer’s hotline. The products are ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Finance Chief Seeks to Liberalize Finance Laws to Lure Investments
The Philippines can attract more foreign investors by cutting corporate income tax and streamlining incentives, said Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez who urged Congress to focus on “doable” measures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hemp business wants to distance itself from image of narcotics
For centuries, hemp was grown across Japan and used in cuisine, clothing and traditional rites. It suffered an image problem during the post-war years and has not fully recovered. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh envoy proposes to form Business Council
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, H E Md. Jashim Uddin met with Chief Executive Officer at QFC Authority, Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says new sovereign wealth fund attracts USD10b commitment
JAKARTA: Indonesia has received investment commitments of up to $10 billion from global firms for its ambitious sovereign wealth fund, a senior minister said on Tuesday, ahead of its launch expected ... ( read original story ...)
India Considers Easing Rules to Attract FDI in Construction Sector
India is considering easing foreign investment rules for sectors ranging from construction to animation to lure overseas capital needed to create jobs in an economy cratered by the pandemic, people ... ( read original story ...)