The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory ... ( read original story ...)
Ensuring social harmony through sport and play: KfW is providing EUR 25 million of financial support to Syrian refugee children
Social cohesion between the Turkish population and Syrian refugees to be strengthened In cooperation with the European Union (EU), KfW has committed around EUR 25 million for the construction of sport ... ( read original story ...)
New leader of Japan’s FSA well versed in global affairs
TOKYO -- Ryozo Himino is set to take the initiative in updating the administration and regulation of Japanese finance in line with global trends as new chief of the Financial Services Agency. ( read original story ...)
Never looked at Kuwait with any kind of hatred: Advani
It’s been three decades to the day on Sunday when Saddam Hussein’s tanks rolled into the Kuwait leading to the start of the Gulf War. Pankaj Advani knew nothing about it and was intrigued by his ... ( read original story ...)
Column:“I want to help others.”
Everyone has a desire to help others in one way or another. Your desire can be to simply give to someone in need or it can be inspired by a ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka calls on outgoing Ambassador
President of the Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka, Cubby Wijetunge, with founding members Anselm Perera and Thomas Daetwyler, visited the outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland, Hanspeter Mock, and ... ( read original story ...)
Already struggling to meet targets, Nepal’s footwear export numbers look at an uncertain future
The country's footwear export has declined by 67.51 percent in the last five years due to competitive prices in the international market, lack of technology and skilled manpower, say manufacturers and ... ( read original story ...)
Measures for cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia include minimum 7-day stay-home notice
Applications for cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia for long-term pass holders and essential business and official travellers will start on Aug 10 - but with strict precautionary ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to develop night-time economy
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project to develop the night-time economy in Viet Nam to allow some activities to run overnight until 6am of the next day in some major tourism cities ... ( read original story ...)
Another brutal month for Macau revenue as investors look ahead
Macau gross gaming fell by 94.5% Y/Y in July to $1.34B patacas, according to a release by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau earlier today.The tally just slightly edged the consensus ... ( read original story ...)