Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor said Monday that eight people had been sentenced to prison terms between seven and 20 years for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in what the prosecutors said ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 50% of firms in Vietnam forced to lay off workers in Covid-19 resurgence
Around 47% of 400 enterprises in Vietnam surveyed by the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) in mid-August said they were forced to lay off workers during the Covid-19 resurgence in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine economic recovery to take more time
The economy still cannot be expected to return to its pre-crisis level by next year as prevailing weaknesses in industries, labor market, and overseas employment prospects will weigh on near-term ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines jumps 4 places in latest Global Innovation Index
The Philippines jumped four places in the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index, putting the country in this year’s top 50 list of innovator economies, the Philippine Mission to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan potential destination for foreign investment, Hafeez informs investors
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday urged foreign investors to invest in Pakistan, which has unique location that makes it the best potential ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan adopts pro business policy to attract investors: President Alvi
President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan has adopted a very liberal and investment friendly policy and foreign investors need to benefit from it. He made these remarks while talking to an Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Indian startup founder trying to digitise small business in Indonesia
Kerala-born Krishnan Menon's long Indonesian sojourn has given him new insights, and with Bukukas he's building a digital ledger for the island-nation's 60 million small businessmen. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Sentences Eight to Prison in Final Khashoggi Murder Ruling
The Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom activists hold a candlelight vigil in front of the Saudi Embassy to mark the anniversary of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA providing support for Saudi Arabia as it plans to adopt nuclear energy: Saudi TV
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Grossi was quoted on Monday as saying that Saudi Arabia was preparing to adopt nuclear energy and the agency was providing support ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia issues final verdicts over Jamal Khashoggi killing
A court has jailed eight people for between seven and 20 years for the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. ( read original story ...)