A coalition of major organisations yesterday launched a ground breaking one-stop-shop climate action platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to curb carbon emissions, build business ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Qatar to increase economic cooperation despite pandemic
Bilateral trade between Qatar and Turkey is set for further expansion despite COVID-19, an official has said at a webinar organised by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) yesterday. As part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Owner of fire-stricken ship to pay $1.8M for Sri Lankan help
Sri Lanka’s government says the owner of a large oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of the island nation has agreed to pay $1.8 million for its help in extinguishing the blaze ... ( read original story ...)
Open for business: How UAE-Israel peace is driving deals at breakneck speed
The news, announced August 13, has led to a slew of deals in recent weeks, with the establishment of a business council and signing of finance, tourism, and other agreements. In what some are calling ... ( read original story ...)
US-Sanctioned Syrian Businessman Brings Back ‘British Statue’ to Damascus
The Treasury Department’s statement indicated that Kattan, whose name first appeared in the Syrian business world in 2017, has several contracts with the Syrian government to develop a shopping mall ... ( read original story ...)
How does the Assad regime create and benefit from the deteriorating living conditions in Syria?
The Assad regime has effectively exploited the fuel crisis to deepen its own pockets under the guise of alleviating it. ( read original story ...)
Owner of fire-stricken ship to pay $1.8M for Sri Lankan help
Sri Lanka’s government says the owner of a large oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of the island nation has agreed to pay $1.8 million for its help in extinguishing the blaze ... ( read original story ...)
AXA Philippines, Cebu Pacific tie up for non-travel insurance product
MANILA, Philippines — AXA Philippines ... “Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us,” said ... ( read original story ...)
The fate of the ‘democracy dozen’ will point to Hong Kong’s future
He was later released, but the move is part of a widening crackdown against prominent defenders of Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law. Also alarming is the fate of a dozen young protestors who, on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar businesses expect stronger economic agenda in November elections
The panel included U Nyantha Maw Lin of Burgundy Hills Co, Daw Thiri Thant Mon of Pegu Partners, Vicky Bowman of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business and U Zaw Naing of Mandalay Technology. ( read original story ...)