The government must reform the way gems are mined and revenue is reported, or locals in Hpakant will continue to suffer from the ‘curse’ of their area’s jade wealth. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s rial drops to record low against the U.S. dollar
U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilateral deal aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme in May 2018 and ... Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to boost oil-output capacity as it bides time on sanctions
Iran is expanding its oil-production capacity in anticipation that an eventual end of sanctions would allow it to wrest back its share of the global crude market, according to Oil Minister Bijan ... ( read original story ...)
New Vietnam immigration law ‘to attract investment’
transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam is important for foreign NGOs as well as the business sector in Vietnam. “The Vietnamese government has tried to constantly make amendments. The new law ... ( read original story ...)
Trans-shipment trial run between Bangladesh and India begins Tuesday
Trans-shipment to boost economy Bangladesh expects that such connectivity between the two neighbouring countries will open up greater economic opportunities, strengthen infrastructure, and boost ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh arrests three over Dubai sex trafficking operation
Bangladesh police said on Monday they have arrested three men over the trafficking of hundreds of young women taken to Dubai on the promise of jobs in hotels and then forced into sex work. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan- Tribal women involved in whole business of hashish production
He said charas business has not come to an end with the ... of narcotics are smuggled via Khyber district and reach rest of Pakistan and also to some other countries. Gul Noor Afridi, a tribal ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus-hit Haj cuts deep for Pakistan pilgrims and businesses
KARACHI: Koran tutor Muhammad Asim should have been packing to leave his Karachi home for Mecca next week to perform one of the most sacred, once-in-a-lifetime obligations for Muslims, the Haj ... ( read original story ...)
Casino Shares Jump After China Lifts Quarantine Rules for Macau
Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd. and other global casino companies rallied on Monday after prospects brightened for Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reverts to Coronavirus Shutdowns After Having Tamped Down Spread
The city, which had gone weeks without any local infections, will impose its strictest social-distancing rules yet in an effort to stamp out a new outbreak of cases. ( read original story ...)