Businessmen have expressed annoyance over the electricity price hike, saying they are just recovering from the Covid-19 crisis. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Agha Shahab ... ( read original story ...)
After corruption allegations, Pakistan PM’s top aide Asim Bajwa resigns
However, Asim Bajwa will continue his work as Chairman of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, which he said was a priority with the premier. “And I believe as well that this project ... ( read original story ...)
Dawood hopes Pakistan’s exports will recover this month
Exports will begin to recover in September as economic activity is expected to return to normality, particularly in Karachi, remarked Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood. In a ... ( read original story ...)
How CIOs can achieve operational excellence to drive transformation in Indonesia
This CIO Executive Forum, in association with VMware, outlined the operational foundations required to instigate transformative change in Indonesia, acknowledging remote working challenges while ... ( read original story ...)
For China and Indonesia, a delicate balancing act for better ties
READ FULL ARTICLE Views of China as Indonesia’s most significant external threat have eased and it has been welcomed as a funder and business partner. But among security observers, suspicions over ... ( read original story ...)
Kimberly-Clark To Buy Softex Indonesia For $1.2 Bln
(RTTNews) - Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) announced that it has agreed to acquire Softex Indonesia in an all-cash transaction for about $1.2 billion from a group of shareholders including CVC Capital ... ( read original story ...)
Rest of Asia Will Miss Abe More Than Japan Will
A month before he ended his first stint as Japan’s prime minister in 2007, Shinzo Abe addressed the Indian Parliament in New Delhi. Quoting the Mughal scholar-prince Dara Shikoh, Abe spoke of the “con ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Proposed changes to Indonesia central bank law spark fears independence at risk
Indonesia's parliament will consider recommendations to overhaul how the country's central bank operates, raising market fears that Bank Indonesia will lose independence and its policymaking would be ... ( read original story ...)
Gig economy supports Indonesia’s economic resilience
Individuals with various levels of skill and businesses at various levels of scale see opportunities to connect directly with consumers via digital platforms, giving rise to the gig economy. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: UN experts voice deep concerns
In the letter made public on Friday, experts said the law breached international legal obligations. They also voiced concerns it could be used to prosecute political activists. The law, which ... ( read original story ...)