North Korea’s program to develop new strategic weapons is nearing the production stage, a Seoul-based North Korea watcher warned Friday, calling for swift action from the international community to ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal tourism may take 5 years to recover
The age of mass tourism is gone,” said Prachanda Man Shrestha, former CEO of Nepal Tourism Board. “Tourists will now prefer niche products with specific personalised preferences. And Nepal’s ... ( read original story ...)
Business Media International Presents Golden Bull Award to the Malaysia’s Strongest Businesses
The winners of the Golden Bull Award 2020, organized by Business Media International, have cited strength, resilience, and decisive action as factors in their success, despite the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanese banks to exit Iraq over increasing compliance demands
The banks that have been earmarked for imminent closure are Fransabank, IBL, Credit Libanais and BLF, according to sources. ( read original story ...)
Iran gov’t pays out compensations to businesses for COVID-19 related damages
Iran's Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohammad Nahavandian announced a 168 percent increase in payments for local businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, Trend reports via Mehr News ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam market big enough for Japanese business ambitions: PM
The Vietnam market is big enough for Japanese companies to implement ambitious investment plans and shift supply chains, says PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. ( read original story ...)
Digital businesses in Bangladesh struggling to maintain operations: Daily Star contributor
In the article, the writer says that services digital businesses are offering are still not core business service to their clients, and as a result the market has shrunk for them.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Telangana, UK India Business Council renew partnership to strengthen industrial development
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Telangana to further strengthen ties.This collaborative p ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Says No More ‘Fist Bumps’ as Coronavirus Numbers Jump
The fist bump, where two people briefly press their closed fists together, has replaced the traditional handshake in popularity as people around the world sought to limit the spread of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Slim majority of economists bet on Malaysia central bank rate cut this week: Reuters poll
Economists are split on whether Malaysia's central bank will cut interest rates this week, with a slim majority in a Reuters poll betting on a rate reduction, as policymakers balance the need to ... ( read original story ...)