The World Bank is expecting the Philippine economy to dive deeper in 2020 on account of the still negative gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter and the impact of recent strong typhoons ... ( read original story ...)
All business for Devance as Ginebra goes for title clincher
A personal milestone beckons for Joe Devance as Barangay Ginebra guns for the historic PBA Philippine Cup bubble championship on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
ADB approves $50mn in loans for microenterprises in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank has approved an additional $50 million loan to help restore the economic activities of microenterprises in Bangladesh, which have been severely affected by the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s e-logistics startups deliver profit and growth amid chaos
Their asset-light business model means that some of them have already become profitable. Waresix, Ritase, Janio, and Kargo are the top players in Indonesia’s burgeoning e-logistics scene. Waresix, ... ( read original story ...)
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business
An Indian couple has launched a campaign to help traditional artisans sell their products on an online platform called Direct Create ... ( read original story ...)
Serum likely to supply COVID-19 vaccine at over $3 a dose to Indian govt. – Business Standard
Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine producer by volume, is close to signing a supply contract with the country's Central government and likely to fix prices at 250 rupees ($3.39) per ... ( read original story ...)
Central & South Asia Wrap: Bukhara relegated, Turkmenistan Cup finalists set, ATK Mohun Bagan slip
The relegation of a league regular marked the end of Uzbekistan’s Super League calendar, while Turkmenistan’s two most successful clubs set up a Cup Final date. ( read original story ...)
India to Spend Money, Not Worry About Widening Fiscal Gap
India will not worry about missing its budget deficit target as it seeks to step up spending to support the economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. ( read original story ...)
Bharat bandh: India farmers protest against law
Farmers in India have called for a country-wide strike amid a standoff with the government over new market-friendly reforms. Can the PM's dash to Brussels save a Brexit deal? Tuesday's strike follows ... ( read original story ...)
India shutdown as farmers protest against reforms
Farmers in India have called for a country-wide strike amid a standoff with the government over new market-friendly reforms. Tuesday's strike follows three rounds of inconclusive talks between the two ... ( read original story ...)