Iraq's economy is on the precipice - reforming the energy sector is a key part of the solution The publication of the following commentary follows a conversation between the IEA 's Executive Director, ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to lose majority Thai Airways share in restructuring
Thai Airways is carrying an estimated debt burden of almost 300 billion baht ($9.4 billion). It ran up losses of 12 billion baht ($374.3 million) in 2019, 11.6 billion baht in 2018 and 2.11 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Back To Business In Japan Today
Starbucks Coffee Japan (SBUX) is reopening many of its stores in Japan today, including in Tokyo, reports Reuters.However, many of SBUX’s 1,550 Japan stores will only offer take-out and drive-through ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh Evacuate Citizens as Cyclone Nears
The biggest cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal is set to hit the coasts of India and Bangladesh late on Wednesday, with authorities making preparations to evacuate more than 5 million people to ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 response: JTI Bangladesh continues to invest in initiatives
A special Covid-19 fund has been mobilized to provide essential food and hygiene commodities to underprivileged communities as well as protective gear to high-risk frontline workers ... ( read original story ...)
China To Hold Massive Invasion Drill Simulating Capture Of Taiwan Island
The drill, described as a large-scale landing drill, is a practice run for a possible attempt by the PLA to capture Pratas Island, a Taiwanese held island located about halfway between Hainan and ... ( read original story ...)
Hengyi of China helps Brunei to produce first local refined fuel products
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd yesterday held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officiate the first supply of transportation fuels (gasoline, diesel and Jet A1 fuel) from Hengyi to Brunei Shell Marketing ... ( read original story ...)
Elizabeth Hurley Shares Throwback Bikini Photo From Maldives Holiday
The picture Hurley shared online shows her in a bright blue bikini. The actress said in the post that the photo was taken in Maldives when she had visited the country back in February and stayed at ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar is protecting migrant workers during the coronavirus epidemic
Thamer Hamad Al Thani, deputy director of the government communications office of the State of Qatar, responds to a recent Guardian article ... ( read original story ...)
Violations at Georgia puppy mills highlighted in annual report
An annual report from the Humane Society of the United States highlighted seven Georgia breeders with problems ranging from poor conditions to animal cruelty ... ( read original story ...)