Bangladeshi expatriates have clocked a new record in outward remittance by sending over $6.71 billion in the July-September period in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Poverty runs a thread through Indonesia as COVID-19 puts millions on the brink
As the pandemic reverses decades of progress in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, the programme Insight looks at the impact on the poor and what ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla will have zero sales in China by 2030: analyst
Tesla (TSLA) may not have much of a future in the world’s largest electric vehicle market, if one analyst’s predictions pan out. Morgan Stanley’s (MS) Adam Jonas says that CEO Elon Musk’s high-tech ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: After an initial meltdown, Macau tourism recovers with travel bubbles
The local government is being careful in easing restrictions with mainland China and the world, says an observer. ( read original story ...)
EU leaders overcome Cyprus veto, agree to Belarus sanctions
European Union leaders gathered Thursday to try to end an embarrassing standoff that is preventing them from imposing sanctions on senior officials in Belarus who are accused of falsifying ... ( read original story ...)
‘Qatar gave us respect; we must repay it’
Afghan expatriate Haji Shazar Khan also known as Musa Jan speaks about his over 50 years of stay in Qatar ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance at King’s College London launches new executive education programme for QCB
The new Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance at King's Business School is delivering its first Executive Education programme online by live video link to staff at the Qatar Central Bank this ... ( read original story ...)
SCB sets up local bank in Myanmar
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has set up a bank in Myanmar after receiving a subsidiary business licence from the Central Bank of Myanmar, aiming to expand in the neighbouring market via offline and ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand edges up to 39th in digital competitiveness
Thailand climbed one spot to 39th out of 63 countries in the digital competitiveness ranking for 2020 released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, supported by better technology investment. ( read original story ...)
Indian Cinema Halls To Reopen From October 15, Theatre-Owners Hope Normal Business By April 2021
As the Indian government allows the re-opening of cinema halls, theatre-owners share their apprehensions and hopes. ( read original story ...)