Kyrgyzstan’s regulator announced its series of spectrum auctions scheduled for this month has been called off due to a lack of interest. ( read original story ...)
Canadian cannabis companies are setting their sights on Israel as the country develops into a hotbed for medical-marijuana research
Israel is a hot spot for medical cannabis research, and it's the largest importer of medical marijuana in the world. ( read original story ...)
Dubai, Tel Aviv business chambers partner for closer economic ties
Partnership aims to build cooperation in sectors such as technology, tourism, aviation, investment and real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey eyes $5bn bilateral trade with Qatar
Bilateral trade between Qatar and Turkey, which has significantly increased from $340m in 2010 to $2.24bn in 2019, is set for further significant expansion, with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka seeks to balance India ties even as China presence grows
India’s Modi is set to meet his Sri Lankan counterpart in a virtual summit to reset ties, which have dipped amid China’s growing presence in the island. ( read original story ...)
‘Sri Lanka@100’ platform launched to boost economic prosperity through growth of mid-sized firms
Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led initiative focused on the growth of mid-market enterprises – funded by the U.S. government’s international development agency, USAID, and administered by Stax – was ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says distribution of social aid has improved, will help economy
Indonesia's government said on Friday it has significantly improved the distribution of social assistance to the poor to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Six start-ups from Saudi Arabia you need to know
Funding for start-ups in the kingdom has risen by 102% in the first half of the year compared to the same time period in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
CNBC Transcript: Serge Pun, Executive Chairman, Yoma Strategic Holdings and First Myanmar Investment
Below is the transcript of a CNBC interview with Serge Pun, Executive Chairman, Yoma Strategic Holdings and First Myanmar Investment. The interview played out in CNBC’s latest episode of Managing Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Public, private sectors optimistic on Thailand’s post-Covid-19 outlook
The Thai economy is on a path to recovery after being impacted by the global Covid-19 pandemic and could see further upside as international companies consider Thailand as an investment destination ... ( read original story ...)