Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Business associations will help members tap benefits of RCEP
Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Philippine central banks to work on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent yesterday that they will work together on data connectivity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Philippine central banks to work on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent yesterday that they will work together on data connectivity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Officials may be tested on knowledge of native language
Uzbekistan is considering requiring anybody who wants to hold top government jobs to present a certificate proving they can speak and read Uzbek fluently ... ( read original story ...)
AP sources: Trump to order troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq | Charlotte Observer
U.S. officials say President Donald Trump is expected to cut a significant number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and a smaller number in Iraq by the final days of his presidency. ( read original story ...)
King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan share adorable family photos with royal baby
GMT Danielle Stacey Bhutan's royal palace shared the photos to coincide with Coronation Day Bhutan's royal palace has released adorable new family photos of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sending Delegation to Bahrain, Israel for First Direct Flight
Berkowitz, part of a team led by Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner to help negotiate the Bahrain-Israel deal, will join Bahraini officials on the first-ever direct commercial flight from Bahrain to ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq draws closer to biometrics-backed elections in 2021 with 16M voter cards issued
Biometric cards which will be required to vote in Iraq’s upcoming elections have been distributed to 13 million eligible voters, with 3 million more on the way, according to the Iraq News Agency. ( read original story ...)
Pulling US troops out of Afghanistan would be as ‘humiliating’ as Vietnam War defeat, top Republican says
"A rapid withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan now would hurt our allies and delight the people who wish us harm," Sen. Mitch McConnell said. ( read original story ...)