IRONICALLY, the Covid-19 pandemic proved a plus point for foreign grocery chain Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd (DFI), whose Malaysian operations look set to post a profit for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus vaccine: Cambodia joins the list seeking India’s help in securing Covid-19 vaccine
According to reports published in the Cambodian media, the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is seeking help from India to secure Coronavirus vaccines. The reports in Cambodia media also mentioned that ... ( read original story ...)
TAT keeps Thailand top-of-mind in long-haul markets
Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas Regions as well as respective overseas offices in these markets are keeping Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Emergency: Only Malaysia suspends Parliament due to COVID-19 – Najib Tun Razak
Najib said that if it is true that the suspension of Parliament can strengthen the economy, as alleged by Tengku Zafrul, it would be a great loss to the other countries who do not follow Malaysia's ... ( read original story ...)
Unhappy ending: Bangkok’s biggest massage parlour brothel Poseidon is set to become a hotel after Covid-19 obliterated its business
The 11-storey 'Poseidon' massage parlour in Thailand's capital with hundreds of luxury themed rooms is set to become a three-star hotel after the business was hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Holds Key Rate Amid Lockdown to Curb Virus Surge
Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, saving its policy ammunition as the country grapples with a surge in Covid infections that could take months to subside. Bank Negara ... ( read original story ...)
48-Yr-Old Dies From COVID-19 as Bangkok Mulls Business Reopening
Thailand recorded a new death from the coronavirus on Wednesday, just as the authorities were planning to ease business restrictions in the capital. ( read original story ...)
How Saudi Arabia is leading a new Gulf investment charge in the US
Middle East sovereign wealth funds directly invested $14.7bn in the US last year, more than double the previous year ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq: We Can Steal It For You Wholesale
We need your help! Our subscription base has slowly been dwindling. We need your help in reversing that trend. We would like to add 20 new subscribers this month. There are several other trends that ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s builders back on defensive after a standout 2020
Turkey's construction sector, the biggest loser in a 2018 currency crisis, emerged from its long spell in the wilderness to be a surprise winner in 2020 as coronavirus fallout battered the rest of the ... ( read original story ...)