Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd, a petrochemical joint venture between Brunei and China, is expanding into the second phase construction of its oil refinery and petrochemical project at Pulau Muara Besar ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan supports G4’s bid for UNSC reforms, seat at high table
Bhutan's Prime minister Lotay Tshering has supported G4 countries' bid for United Nations security council reforms and a seat at the high table. G4 grouping, that has been calling for UNSC reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Timor Leste: Coming of Age
Sarah Mac Donald went to East Timor to report on a country on the verge of independence. While she was there, she became godmother to a local boy, but with rising violence, she left abruptly. 20yrs ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Islamic finance sector achieves ‘positive’ results in 2019: Bait Al-Mashura Finance
Despite the economic slowdown witnessed in 2019, the Islamic finance sector in Qatar achieved “positive" results last year, Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations has said in a report. ( read original story ...)
To attract experiential tourists, Qatar developing tourism assets in rural areas: Al Baker
The tourism sector in the State of Qatar has witnessed tremendous growth over a relatively short period time, transforming the country into one of the most important emerging tourism destinations in ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia opposition leader detained on vote-buying allegations
Armenian opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, one of the country's richest businessmen, was put in custody on Friday for two months ahead of a trial on charges of vote-buying in 2017 parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)
Is Turkey planning to recruit Syrians to fight Armenia?
Turkey has upped its rhetoric against Armenia in recent days, threatening the country and claiming Armenia is “playing with fire” and alleging Armenia has recruited “terrorists.” ... ( read original story ...)
With Democrats’ votes split, party may risk being shut out of Georgia Senate runoff
With two Senate seats on the ballot, Georgia's in play, but are Democrats at risk of being shut out of the special Senate election runoff? Experts say there's still time. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Georgia Tech-Syracuse delayed for virus tests
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The start of the Georgia Tech-Syracuse football game at the Carrier Dome was delayed Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Four shot, one dead in Georgia shooting
A Georgia woman has died after she, her mother and her child were shot by a man who later shot and robbed a Waffle House employee. Police arrested 26-year-old Karl Anthony Jordan on Thursday in ... ( read original story ...)