Hotels of Pyongyang, by Australian author James Scullin and photographer Nicole Reed, takes readers inside 11 Pyongyang hotels. James said the decor in each was like a Wes Anderson set. ( read original story ...)
BNY Mellon Lands a Big Ally for Its Expansion in Saudi Arabia
(Bloomberg) -- Bank of New York Mellon Corp., the world’s largest custody bank, is pushing deeper into Saudi Arabia through a deal with an arm ... Subscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted ... ( read original story ...)
Iran president calls on world to condemn new US sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday called on the international community to condemn the Trump administration's decision to blacklist Iran’s financial sector, ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank: Bangladesh’s GDP growth better than South Asian neighbours in FY20
Private consumption growth is likely to remain subdued with depressed wage income and a decline in remittance inflows, while anemic private investment is projected due to heightened uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Stolen assets of developing nations must be returned: Pakistan to UN
Pakistan has called for creating a ‘robust’ mechanism for the return of stolen assets of developing countries that illicitly flow to ‘haven’ nations. “These flows stifle economic growth in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pak diaspora in Canada urged to pursue long-term investments in Pakistan
Ministry comes under criticism over lack of authentic data Pak diaspora in Canada urged to pursue long-term investments in Pakistan Power Divis ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan successfully controlled locusts: food minister
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam has announced that Pakistan remained successful in controlling locusts, saying that it would not have been possible without ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok Is Being Blocked in Pakistan for Hosting ‘Immoral’ and ‘Indecent’ Content
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said it issued instructions for blocking of the application after a "number of complaints from different segments of the society." ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin Srikant Datar named Dean of Harvard Business School
An alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Mr Datar succeeds Nitin Nohria and will assume charge as the school’s next dean on January 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Steer Clear of Macau Gambling Stocks Until the High Rollers Come Back, Says J.P. Morgan
Hopes for a recovery in Macau gaming stocks have been dashed, and J.P. Morgan is neutralizing its bullish call. ( read original story ...)