“The perpetrators of some of the worst human rights violations in Myanmar’s recent history are among those who benefit from MEHL’s business activities,” said Mark Dummett, Amnesty’s Head ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad Says Russian Bases in His Country Keep Balance of Power in Region
Syrian President Bashar al Assad said the continued presence of Russia's major naval and air bases in his country help counter the influence of Western powers in the region as the battle to crush ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi business leader urges boycott of goods from ‘hostile’ Turkey
The head of Saudi Arabia's Chambers of Commerce has called for a boycott of Turkish products amid merchants' reports that animosity between Ankara and Riyadh is hindering the flow of goods between the ... ( read original story ...)
Is your business adapted, equipped to consumers’ changing habits in digital commerce?
Despite the easing of stay-at-home orders and countrywide lockdowns, consumers are shopping more consciously and efficiently today, even online. ( read original story ...)
Rebound in Indonesia’s manufacturing activity hinges on pandemic handling
The headline figure of Indonesia’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 47.2 in September from 50.8 in August. A reading below the threshold point of 50 indicates a contraction in ... ( read original story ...)
China’s tech giants face ‘new business realities’ across the world
Technology companies from China have seen their businesses thrive during the coronavirus pandemic, but the country's industry is at something of a crossroads. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s new COVID-19 cases stood at 59 in past day
COVID-19 cases have been spotted across Kazakhstan in the last 24 hours, Trend reports citing Kazinform. The recent COVID-19 cases by city/region: 6 in Nur-Sultan city, 1 in Almaty city, 4 in Akmola ... ( read original story ...)
Reports about North Korea shooting a South Korean official may have exposed intelligence gathering techniques
But they may also have exposed key intelligence gathering techniques by South Korea, much to the annoyance of the country’s military. North Korean soldiers shot and killed a South Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Moves Against Acid Attacks on Women
Amnesty International Nepal; Burn Violence Survivors Nepal; Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD); Justice and Rights Institute Nepal (JuRI-Nepal); Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) Nepal; ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s debt is set to rise as it grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic
Malaysia’s debt levels are set to go up, says its finance minister, as the country embarks on measures to support businesses and citizens to deal with the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)