The Department of Business Development accords that Thailand has again been voted as the best place to set-up business for the 2nd consecutive year. The director-general of the department ... ( read original story ...)
Venezuela and Iran Buck U.S. Sanctions Again to Export Crude
After defying U.S. sanctions by shipping a cargo of oil condensate to Venezuela just last week, Iran is using the same ship to help the Latin American country export its crude. ( read original story ...)
Mixing business and pleasure, Japan’s national parks get ‘workation’ upgrades
National parks across Japan have improved internet access and taken other steps to attract teleworkers as the coronavirus pandemic has increased interest in the idea of a “workation” — a vacation that ... ( read original story ...)
Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells China to ‘back off’ as airspace ‘incursions’ rise
Taiwan on Tuesday demanded that China "back off" and accused it of threatening peace, after recent incursions and a Beijing official openly rejecting a largely respected marine boundary.Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
We need to be innovative when developing Bangladesh’s National Adaptation Plan
It is now imperative for Bangladesh to consider carrying out its NAP, but not in a business as usual (BAU) way. Let me start by explaining what BAU would be like. First, it involves hiring a ... ( read original story ...)
UK support Bangladesh economy
Through the Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund, the UK government supports improvement in business climate and infrastructure, helping business to invest and grow on a sustainable basis in Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Wholesale Trade drops sharply, but green shoots of recovery are seen for industry
The wholesale trade in Cyprus saw its turnover drop sharply in the second quarter, but green shoots appeared in the month of June, according to statistics released on Tuesday by the national ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s annual GDP set to contract for first time since 1998
Indonesia’s annual gross domestic product (GDP ... as the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic had taken a significant toll on consumption and business investment. The country’s economy shrank by ... ( read original story ...)
A 120-year-old Indian business group appears to have no place for women on its board
A 120-year-old Indian business conglomerate may be headed for a legal battle on allegations of sexism within the family that has run it for five generations. Valli Arunachalam, a 59-year-old New ... ( read original story ...)