The Philippines’ $26 billion outsourcing industry expects to continue growing despite the risks brought by the coronavirus pandemic, but sees a three-year government support plan as key to boosting ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Bangladesh’s GDP growing despite Covid-19, while other economies are contracting?
Bangladesh’s exports, remittance performance and the resilience of the private sector in its economy have aided the country’s growth, says BRAC bank chairman. ( read original story ...)
Pak business school cancels lecture with noted economist Atif Mian after threat from extremists
Karachi [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): A Pakistan-based business school was forced to cancel an online seminar with well-known economist Dr Atif Mian following pressure from extremist groups. Dr Mian, ... ( read original story ...)
Business community hopes new Chinese envoy will help promote industrialisation
The business community of Pakistan has widely welcomed the appointment of Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. People in Pakistan believe that Mr Nong, with his ... ( read original story ...)
China Urges Britain to ‘Correct Its Mistakes’ on Hong Kong Visas
The Hong Kong office of China's foreign ministry urges Britain to "immediately correct its mistakes" regarding visa policy for those with British National (Overseas) status, it said on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
MPs urge Dominic Raab to demand China return detained Hong Kong protesters
Dozens of MPs and peers write to UK foreign secretary, saying Beijing cannot be allowed to imprison activists on mainland ‘with little outcry or response’ ... ( read original story ...)
Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong and watch Greater Bay area prosper
I am writing to respond to the article "Study and work on mainland, Xi urges Hong Kong youths" (October 15). Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen are among the 11 cities under the Greater Bay Area project. ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste joins the Global Movement for Nutrition Improvement
Today, October 13th, 2020, Timor-Leste joined the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement (SUN Movement), an initiative created in September 2010 by government entities, agencies and groups, founded on the ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia: Caught In Its Own Trap?
Armenians are renowned the world over as a resourceful and skillful people. For a small nation, they have produced a remarkable number of impressive and original minds, and Kardashians too.But ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s Main Opposition Leader Freed On Bail
Armenia's main opposition party leader has been released on bail nearly a month after his detention in a vote-buying case he calls politically motivated. Gagik Tsarukian, a wealthy businessman and ... ( read original story ...)