The community maintains a low profile, given sensitivities in the region. Since the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace deal was announced, it has scrambled to accommodate a rush of Jewish visitors. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka is reopening to tourists after more than nine months of travel bans due to COVID-19
Tourism once made up around 5% of Sri Lanka's economy, employing close to 2 million people at a time. ( read original story ...)
Qadri, Afghan envoy reiterate commitment to resolve business community issues
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najeeb Ullah Alikhil on Tuesday reiterated their firm commitment to addressing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to resume gas flows to Iraq after agreement on unpaid bills -Iraq ministry
Iran will resume normal gas flows to Iraq on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with Iraq on Tuesday over unpaid bills, a spokesman for Iraq’s electricity ministry said. Iran’s state gas company ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq begins Importing Electricity from Turkey
By John Lee. Turkey has reportedly begun to export electricity to Iraq. According to Anadolu Agency, Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA, EPDK) started supplying Iraq on Monday at a rate ... ( read original story ...)
Thai factory output rises for first time in 19 months
Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) rose 0.35 per cent in November from a year earlier, for its first annual increase in 19 months. ( read original story ...)
Thai Medical Glove poised to seal $2bn medical deal
Thai Medical Glove Co expects to conclude a US$2-billion deal with its foreign business partner early next year to invest in a healthcare business and build an R&D centre. ( read original story ...)
Turkey seeks arrest of businessman linked to US fraud scheme
Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant against a Turkish businessman with links to Utah-based business executives who have pleaded guilty to a $511 million tax credit scheme in the United ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, UK sign post-Brexit FTA in New Year’s gift to business world
In a major milestone, Turkey and the United Kingdom Tuesday signed a free trade deal that will become effective after Thursday, when Britain formally leaves the European Union, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s five most consequential environmental stories of 2020
In Indonesia, the year 2020 has been marked by a number of events and decisions with significant, and likely long-lasting, environmental impacts. Here, we review five of the key stories and trends ... ( read original story ...)