International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) on Thursday announced its support of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) call for urgent action from G20 leaders in response to the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE ‘directly in sync’ with G20 priorities
Leaders of the 20 biggest world economies (G20) are discussing how to deal with the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic that has caused a global recession and how to manage the recovery once the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh puts banks on alert over possible cyber-attack
The government has issued an alert over possible cyber-attack, prompting the banks to strengthen surveillance at ATM booths. ( read original story ...)
We are turning on our Christmas lights
New distinctive Christmas lanterns with 16 white rays spreading out from the center are now being installed on streetlight posts in Manila. Makati’s business district is now all lighted up at night by ... ( read original story ...)
Group set up to be set up in Armenia to counter the humanitarian catastrophe in Artsakh
A working group will be set up in Armenia to counter the humanitarian catastrophe in Artsakh, restore civil infrastructure and normal life, as well as to ensure the safe and dignified return of ... ( read original story ...)
GA Stores Open, Closed On Thanksgiving: Starbucks, CVS, Big Lots
In recent years, the holiday shopping season has unofficially kicked off not on Black Friday, but on Thanksgiving itself — but this year many Georgia retailers are staying closed on the holiday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines commits to Putrajaya Vision 2040
The Philippines is committed to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Putrajaya Vision 2040 that foresees an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
FM seeks enhanced role for business community to deal with second wave of Covid-19
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday urged the business community to enhance its constructive and result-oriented engagements with the government in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic's ... ( read original story ...)
How Bangladesh can benefit from China’s economic recovery
As the nation holds its breath in anticipation of a potential second wave of Covid-19, five countries including Bangladesh have decided to strengthen sharing of information and coordination of ... ( read original story ...)
Palm oil is a big business and virtually impossible to avoid. The workers who cultivate it are abused.
Between sobs, he says he’s trapped on a Malaysian plantation run by government-owned Felda, one of the world’s largest palm oil companies. His boss confiscated and then lost his Indonesian passport, ... ( read original story ...)