Speaking to the Third Wednesday Club, a business group made up of 78 of Taiwan’s most important companies including Foxconn , the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, Tsai made ... ( read original story ...)
President Tsai makes pitch for Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement
Taipei, Aug. 18 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday that a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between Taiwan and the United States would be mutually beneficial and would help to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s sultan names new foreign minister in government reshuffle
Sultan Haitham, since his accession in January, has vowed to maintain Oman's policy of neutrality and non-interference. Badr Albusaidi, 60, was named foreign minister, a title held by the late Sultan ... ( read original story ...)
Former fighters, farmers in Lebanon step in to help Beirut after explosion
Lebanon is still scarred by civil war three ... life because how can I feel like I’m stopping everything?” But with business at a standstill, Mouzawak was able to hire several cooks from ... ( read original story ...)
Why UAE Struck a Deal With Israel and Why It Matters
Unlike Jordan and Egypt, the UAE never fought in any of the six Arab-Israeli wars. Plus Dubai is a business hub for the region and Abu Dhabi is keen to lessen its dependence on hydrocarbons. As soon ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia offers great opportunities for Thai bubble tea, coffee business
BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is advising Thai businesses to invest in coffee and milk tea products in Cambodia, as it already has more than 800 ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka has US$ 300mn in foreign debt obligations due for Aug. and Sept.
Sri Lanka’s foreign debt obligations due for August and September stand at US$ 300 million before the country settles a billion dollars in debt it borrowed via a sovereign bond in October, data from ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign investors seek greater legal certainty before investing in Sri Lanka
Together they support German companies with building up and extending their business relations to foreign countries, representing in total 3.6 million German companies. During the past years, AHK Sri ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman, Malaysia sign off on $3.9bn 1MDB settlement
KUALA LUMPUR: Goldman Sachs and Malaysia have signed an agreement finalising the US bank's $3.9 billion settlement over the 1MDB scandal, allowing for its implementation. Both parties announced the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new ‘crisis’
South Korea is viewed as one of the world's coronavirus success ... Starting from Wednesday, 12 high-risk business categories including nightclubs, karaoke bars and buffet restaurants must cease ... ( read original story ...)