Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Tycoons Expand Fortune as Grocery Chain Soars After IPO
The BinDawood family’s fortune soared after shares in their eponymous Saudi Arabian grocery business rose by 10% on their first day of trading. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Investors to Seek Investments in Cyprus
Bilateral trade and investment between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Cyprus is expected to bring “sizable benefits” to both countries, the Cyprus Amb ... ( read original story ...)
Petronas cutting Myanmar headcount amid strategic review
Malaysia’s national oil and gas company Petronas is reviewing its business portfolio and operations because of the prevaling market conditions. Petronas has already started cutting the workforce at ... ( read original story ...)
Fastest food: The Thai street cooks who get to protests first
Thai street food sellers have earned the nickname "CIA" for the intelligence that helps them reach protests not only before police, but before many protesters too. Selling everything from fishballs an ... ( read original story ...)
Vacationers on cruise ships will be allowed to disembark in Thailand, CCSA says
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday resolved to allow foreigners to disembark luxury cruise liners that drop anchor in Thailand, the centre’s spokesman Dr Taweesin ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ trade recovery continues to lag
The delays have increased the cost of doing business, he added. Mr. Perlada said the lack of available exports is an issue, where importers may choose to select the same goods from other countries if ... ( read original story ...)
Private equity grabs Japan’s carve-out opportunities
Japanese conglomerates have woken up to the need to divest non-core assets; international private equity houses have plenty of dry powder with which to buy them. This happy alignment appears to have ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Rebound Helps Lift Japanese Businesses
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the world’s major economies, Japan’s corporate giants are pinning their hopes on the one market that is really rebounding: China. ( read original story ...)
Air bubble pact: Govt expands international flight operations to Bangladesh
MUMBAI: The government on Wednesday expanded international flight operations under the bilateral air bubble arrangement to Bangladesh. The pact allows airlines of each country to operate 28 ... ( read original story ...)