In September, the glass ceiling was broken when Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and later Bahrain, announced that they would be normalizing relations, ending Israel’s isolation in the Arab world ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests Rs 9,555 cr in Reliance Retail
Saudi Arabia's PIF invests Rs 9,555 cr in Reliance Retail. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm on Thursday raised Rs 9,555 crore from Public Investment Fund (PIF) of ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia says will host F1 GP for first time next year
Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will host a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time next year, with a night race in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. ( read original story ...)
Business Secretary Alok Sharma met Prince Charles days after aide tested positive for Covid
Business secretary Alok Sharma met the heir to the throne last Thursday, a week after a meeting involving a member of his private office who later tested positive for the disease. ( read original story ...)
Thai trade bodies cheer for Biden presidency
Thai business associations are cheering for Joe Biden to grab the keys to the White House from President Donald Trump on hopes over trade deals. ( read original story ...)
Iran foreign minister, in ally Venezuela, says US no longer “controls world”
Iran believes the U.S. government no longer can "control what's happening in the world" or show other countries how to protect citizens' rights, the Iranian foreign minister said on Thursday during a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s business leaders keep quiet as economic crisis deepens
Wary of the government’s wrath, Turkey’s main business groups are staying mum in the face of growing economic turmoil while keeping tabs on the prospect of early elections. ( read original story ...)
Philippines declares no new coal plants — but lets approved projects through
The Philippines’ energy department has declared a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, following a reassessment of the country’s energy system. But while the ban halts applications for new ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines eyes over USD31M export deals from China import expo trade fair
... interactive conference pods for the first time in CIIE to enable virtual business-to-business (B2B) activities and video conferencing. In place of actual Philippine exhibitors manning the booths, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh cable operators take Star Group channels off air
Bangladeshi cable operators have taken Star Group television channels off air after failing to resolve their dispute with pay channel provider Jadoo Vision Ltd. ( read original story ...)