The European Union is looking to reinstate the mobility links between the two regions broken by the Covid-19 pandemic in order to continue the close business, tourism and academic cooperation between ... ( read original story ...)
Easier, cheaper for Singapore companies to do business regionally with RCEP: Chan Chun Sing
Companies will soon find it easier and cheaper to conduct business in the region when the newly-inked region-wide free trade pact takes effect, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on ... ( read original story ...)
Forming an air travel bubble with Singapore: After Hong Kong, which destination could be next?
Countries such as Thailand, South Korea and Japan could potentially partner Singapore in setting up air travel bubbles in future, ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka to Streamline Businesses with TEB Automation Tools
TEBillion is delighted to announce that its business automation tools will soon be made available in Sri Lanka as the company anticipates the signing channel partner agreements with leading technology ... ( read original story ...)
IFC & Australian Government help create and retain Jobs for 12,000 women in Sri Lanka
Nov (LBO) – A two-year partnership, known as SheWorks Sri Lanka, has led to a 12 percent increase in the number of women employed by 15 of the country’s leading companies, equating to over 12,000 more ... ( read original story ...)
Takeaways and Parallel Lines: 2020 US Presidential Election and Sri Lanka
Photo Courtesy of ABC News A deeply polarised nation, a capitalist theme park, an embedded infrastructure of racism and segregation, and one of the poorest social welfare systems in one of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Makes no difference’: Saudi minister slams German arms ban
After being extended multiple times, Germany’s ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia will once again be up for discussion. Saudi Arabia has criticised Germany’s arms export ban on the Gulf kingdom as ... ( read original story ...)
Trade delegation to visit Afghanistan on Monday to heighten bilateral trade: Dawood
Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood Sunday said that a trade delegation would leave for Afghanistan on Monday (Nov 16) to further boost bilateral trade ties. The ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Will Need the UAE for Leverage with Iran
The UAE’s behavior with respect to Iran is a symptom of a broader problem that involves gold smugglers, corruption, legal loopholes, an opaque real estate market, and criminally minded business elites ... ( read original story ...)
Why investors prefer Vietnam over the Philippines
Even latecomer Vietnam is poised to overtake the Philippines in per capita income by year end. A fundamental requirement to industrialize is a business environment conducive to doing business. What ... ( read original story ...)