Palace intrigue goes digital. The king of Thailand faces new embarrassment after 1400 photos of his official consort were sent to critical journalists. ( read original story ...)
Bond Record, Budget Pain, Iran and Biden: Mideast Risks in 2021
Gulf Arab nations approach 2021 with their currency pegs steadied, oil prices clawing back ground, and bond investors keen for the region’s high-rated, high-yielding names. ( read original story ...)
Renewables offer savings for Philippine small islands
Bangui Windfarm in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Image credit: John Ryan Cordova (CC BY-SA 2.0). Ahmed says that “the expertise of the Department of Finance, whose secretary is the chair-designate of the ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable financing and investing continues to interest China
China's dynamic market sees scope for innovation when it comes to sustainable finance, however old habits persist when it comes to coal. ( read original story ...)
A small firm’s survival story may be Lebanon’s 2020 silver lining
A business of 24 employees before the myriad crises of 2020, Styro 3D now has 16 workers [Courtesy: Tarek Chehab/Al Jazeera] Memorials and clenched fists may capture Lebanon’s zeitgeist, but they are ... ( read original story ...)
Susan Zemser Israel Recognized as an Influential Business Professional by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Newport Beach, CA, December 22, 2020 --(PR.com)-- Susan Zemser Israel of Newport Beach, California was been recognized as an Influential Business Professional by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide ... ( read original story ...)
Administration deepens sanctions over bloody Syrian conflict
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced more sanctions on Syria, intensifying pressure on President Bashar Assad to end the country’s vicious, nearly decade-long conflict. The sanctions target ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen rebels: Fighters shot down Saudi-run drone near border
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels shot down a Chinese-made ... Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and ... ( read original story ...)
Ziba takes you on a journey to Afghanistan
Decades ago, Afghanistan’s sought-after bounty of dried fruits and ... Cofounded by Kabir Arghandiwal, the business set up a factory in Kabul and buys directly from Afghan farmers and cooperatives and ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines faces delivery nightmare for super-cooled coronavirus vaccines
In the Philippines, the private sector ... we can meet the quality requirements of a client,” Zuellig Pharma Chief Business Officer Jannette Jakosalem said in a phone interview. She said the company, ... ( read original story ...)