Sri Lankan businesses added jobs at a faster pace in May through June, signaling a recovery in the job market from the temporary downturn caused by the coronavirus-induced lockdowns and the resultant ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal staring at possible lockdown as cases overtake China’s Covid tally
The coronavirus barometer of the Himalayan Nation has surged high in recent days with the number of cases reaching 86,823 on October 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar manufacturing sector hit by new lockdown measures
Manufacturing in Myanmar was hit hard in September by a range of new lockdown measures introduced to fight a surge in coronavirus cases, according to the latest Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) survey ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines embarks on urgent restructuring
Malaysia Airlines (MAB) will be undergoing a comprehensive restructuring of its business and capital structure, and has reached out to its lessors, creditors, and key suppliers recently as part of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar manufacturing sector hit by new lockdown measures
Manufacturing in Myanmar was hit hard in September by a range of new lockdown measures introduced to fight a surge in coronavirus cases, according to the latest Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) survey ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Election Fundamentally Flawed
The national elections will be Myanmar’s first since 2015, which resulted in a landslide victory for the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the second contested election since 1990, when the ... ( read original story ...)
Ooredoo Wins Gold at the 2020 Stevie International Business Awards
Ooredoo has won a total of 26 international business awards as it continues to gain recognition for its market-leading product offerings, business and t ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military gets billions from profitable business: Amnesty
“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 ...)