India signed an MoU with Afghanistan in August for restoration of Bala Hissar fortress, pledging approximately $1 mn. Aga Khan Trust for Culture plans to compete project by 2022. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Oct Exports Decline on Fewer Working Days, Virus Lockdown Angst May Weigh
South Korean exports slipped back into contraction in October, as the Chuseok holiday cut working days, although chip and car sales remained robust, government data showed on Sunday. Exports slid 3.6% ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Turkey at 97
Today, 29th October 2020 is 97th Proclamiination Day of the Republic of Turkey-a very important day in history for People & Friends of Turkey across the globe. Turkey is about to embark on the decade ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Capital Raises Minimum Wages for Some Businesses
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah said the wage freeze was intended to help keep businesses afloat as the country faces its first annual economic contraction since the Asian financial crisis. Read more: ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to merge Garuda and tourism companies
Indonesia's flag carrier fell into the red in January to June, suffering a net loss of $723.26 million. The government plans to provide 8.5 trillion rupiah ($578.7 million) in financial assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Discover our favourite establishments in the city with Time Out Hong Kong’s Recommended 2020 campaign
Ever wondered where the Time Out team go to unwind, shop, eat, and drink? Our team know Hong Kong better than anybody else, and we are launching the Time Out Recommended 2020 campaign to give you ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers arrested over disruption of legislature
Hong Kong police have arrested seven people over scuffles that broke out in the city's legislature earlier this year during a faceoff between pro-democracy and pro-Beijing lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)
Entrée Resources Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
The Company currently is registered in Mongolia as the 100% ultimate holder ... Markets Insider and Business Insider Editorial Teams were not involved in the creation of this post. ( read original story ...)
Hashish in Israel: Jewish pirates, stuffed camels ‘Reefer Madness’
The smugglers sail back to Lebanon or Syria to try their luck a different day, while the two Jewish would-be pirates head for shore to spend the booty on “wild campfire drinking.” This story of ad-hoc ... ( read original story ...)
Saying goodbye to the UAE: Expats contemplate life after Dubai
In 2012, the family moved to Dubai. The year of retirement for the couple, 2020, holds much trepidation, ironically the least of which is money. “I have saved up some money for a small business ... ( read original story ...)