Illegal cigarettes and consumer down-trading have been headwinds for BAT Malaysia in the past few years, and the coronavirus pandemic has made things worse. On ... ( read original story ...)
Dallas tea company imports rare leaves from woman-owned estate in Myanmar
Rakkasan Tea Company in Deep Ellum, run by two combat veterans, imports premium loose-leaf tea from post-conflict countries like Vietnam, Laos and ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Ovo Is Close to Merger With Dana to Fight Gojek
Two of Indonesia’s top fintech startups have agreed in principle to merge to create a stronger challenger to Gojek’s GoPay, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Wynn Resorts Stock Gets a Bounce From Macau Update
Wynn Resorts stock is rising on Friday, helped by the casino operator’s Macau update and analysts’ warm reaction to the data. On Thursday, Wynn (ticker: WYNN) released results for its Macau operations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters mark anniversary of major police clashes
Rally marks one year since crackdown on demonstrators surrounding legislature, leading to months of violent protests. ( read original story ...)
4 countries not attending Hajj this year due to Covid-19 pandemic
Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei have decided not to partake in Hajj this year in Saudi Arabia as the world struggles to handle the coronavirus pandemic. Confirming the matter, Bangladesh ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Bahrain announces 600 virus cases
A Bahrain Defence Force medical personnel wearing a protective face mask works at a makeshift ICU "Field Intensive Care Unit 2 (Sitra)" set up by Bahrain authorities to treat the coronavirus disease ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia Rejects Russian Funding For Nuclear Plant Upgrade
The Armenian government has announced it has decided to use only 60 percent of a $270 million Russian loan designed to finance the ongoing modernization of its Soviet-era nuclear power plant at ... ( read original story ...)
‘Overwhelming’: Georgia poll worker describes voting chaos
ATLANTA (AP) — First-time poll worker Kirubel Behailu thought he'd become more familiar with Georgia's new voting machines at a quiet election site during Tuesday's primary. Instead, he ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested after Confederate statue outside Georgia Capitol defaced
Authorities arrested one woman Thursday after a statue of a former governor and Confederate leader outside the Georgia Capitol was vandalized. Demonstrators have gathered daily this week to call for ... ( read original story ...)