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Syrian businessmen linked to firm that bought Beirut explosives
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Biden Can’t Make Washington a Beacon for Human Rights by Returning to Business as Usual
After four years of outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s indifference and even hostility to human rights, the election of Joe Biden provides an opportunity for fundamental change. Trump’s disregard ... ( read original story ...)
Joint Government-UN Meeting on Myanmar’s LDC graduation
Myanmar is one of the five countries that will be reviewed by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP) in February 2021 and may be recommended for graduation from the category of least developed ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s 2020 agriculture output increases country-wide
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Japan suspends business visit program for 11 economies including Sri Lanka
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Malaysia’s Newest Billionaire Automates Factories Around The Globe
Surging demand for electric vehicles and solar energy is proving to be a double boon for Malaysia’s Greatech Technology. The company’s shares jumped 330% in the past year, propelling its cofounder, ... ( read original story ...)
How to become a successful digital banker in Thailand
The global pandemic has spurred digitization across the financial sector globally, and Thailand is no exception. While the country is yet to see independent virtual banks, digital payments are being ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Shangri-La Hotel Temporarily Closes Amid COVID-19 Impact
By the end of December, nearly 30,000 hotel staff have been made unemployed, according to Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. The Sule Shangri-La said the temporary closure from February 1 ... ( read original story ...)