The US imposed Monday sanctions on six Chinese entities and two individuals for doing business with Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam fails to realize 5-year economic target on Covid-19
The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed Vietnam’s economic growth during the 2016 – 2020 period to 5.9%, lower than the 6.5 – 7% target for the five-year term, according to Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam growth may slow to 3% in 2020, likely to rebound to 7.8% in 2021: StanChart
Vietnam’s economy is projected to grow by 3% in 2020 and surge to 7.8% in 2021 as rising consumption on improving sentiment, and faster manufacturing will drive growth in the fourth quarter (Q4) this ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines seen missing goal to energize entire archipelago
Energy officials said the health crisis has delayed the rollout of projects electrifying far-flung rural areas and a bigger project that connects Visayas and Mindanao grid to Luzon to prevent ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines braces for tropical storm Saudel
AUTHORITIES IN Vietnam and the Philippines braced on Tuesday for a tropical storm that could bring flooding and landslides in both countries, as the death toll in Vietnam from weeks of adverse weather ... ( read original story ...)
VEON acquires strategic stake in Bangladesh’s leading full-stack B2B commerce platform, ShopUp
PRNewswire/ -- VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) and (Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), through VEON Ventures, has joined Sequoia Capital India and Flourish Ventures ... ( read original story ...)
Veon backs Bangladesh B2B commerce platform
Veon, Sequoia Capital India and Flourish Ventures participated in a $22.5 million funding round for mobile-first Bangladeshi small business commerce platform ShopUp, a move the ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities In India’s Real Estate Market
In the real estate sector of India's economy, new opportunities spurred from office space and manufacturing needs are ready to be unlocked. ( read original story ...)
Mass grave of Daesh/ISIS victims found in Iraq’s Kirkuk
BAGHDAD, Iraq A mass grave of dozens of Iraqis killed by the Daesh/ISIS terrorist group was unearthed in the northern Kirkuk province, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq: Erbil governor contracts coronavirus
ERBIL, Iraq The governor of Iraq's Erbil province has contracted the novel coronavirus, his office said Monday. In a statement, the governorship said ... ( read original story ...)