Vietnam has the second highest rate of in terms of cryptocurrency use among 74 surveyed economies, driven by remittance payments, a new report says. ( read original story ...)
Branding Bangladesh: The ‘identity’ challenge
Identity matters. It matters most amid flux, which the 21st Century is riddled with. Compromising the past and adding “new” components always knock on identity doors. Distinguishing the non-negotiable ... ( read original story ...)
Internet connection in Vietnam to get back to normal on Feb 24
With repair work on some international undersea cables underway, Vietnam’s internet connection with the world is expected to be fully restored on Feb 24. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan records new strain; Singapore’s virus-secure hotel eyes business travellers
Japan has seen some 90 cases of a new Covid-19 strain, while Singapore has launched a coronavirus-secure hotel and meeting complex for business travellers. ( read original story ...)
Janssen starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in Philippines
Janssen has already started the clinical trial proper, which covers patient screening, recruitment and vaccination,” DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said in a briefing. ( read original story ...)
Amazon faces allegations of unfair business practices in India
Allegations of business practices that seem to go against the letter and spirit of India’s foreign investment rules have been made against e-commerce giant Amazon. ( read original story ...)
Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia
A clutch of Philippine firms, including newly launched real estate investment trusts (REITs), could make the country Southeast Asia's biggest IPO market this year, driven by attractive valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Engineers India in consortium with Oil India to bid for acquiring BPCLs stake in Numaligarh Refinery
Engineers India (EIL) in consortium with Oil India has decided to bid for acquiring 61.65% stake of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) in Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) with EIL taking the minority stake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January factory output to rise for first time in three months: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial production likely grew for the first time in three months in January as manufacturing activity picked up globally, a Reuters poll found on Friday, offering a glimmer of hope for an ... ( read original story ...)
Board of Engineers India approves proposed acquisition of stake in Numaligarh Refinery
The Board of Engineers India (EIL) at its meeting held on 18 February 2021 has approved submission of a bid by EIL (minority stake), in consortium with Oil India (OIL) (i.e., the lead member) (and if ... ( read original story ...)