To put the growth in perspective, online grocery/supermarket as a percentage of total online retail was less than 10 per cent pre-lockdown… and increased to 34 per cent,” s ... ( read original story ...)
BP’s vice-president: Our operations in Azerbaijan run smoothly, safely, in uninterrupted way
“Azerbaijan has always boasted ... assignments working for bp’s global businesses and many of them are business leaders or senior managers who have leadership roles in bp’s offices worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Nears Deal for Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Without Remorse’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon Studios is in final negotiations to buy worldwide rights to “Without Remorse” from Paramount Pictures, Variety has learned. The Tom Clancy thriller stars Michael B. Jordan as ... ( read original story ...)
Diageo Partners with WaterAid to Provide Clean Water in Myanmar’s urban communities
Diageo Southeast Asia, a global leader in alcohol beverages, today announced a new partnership with WaterAid, an inter ... ( read original story ...)
Charges against Thai Red Bull heir dropped from fatal crash
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who was accused in a 2012 car crash that killed a Bangkok police officer, police in Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Thai police: Charges on Red Bull heir dropped from ’12 crash
Charges have been dropped against a Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who was accused in a 2012 car crash that killed a Bangkok police officer, Thai police said Friday. Lt. Col. ( read original story ...)
Viber eyes banking, e-commerce services in Philippines in 3 years
A few years from now, people in the Philippines will be able to send money to each other on Viber or browse a catalog and buy some products on Viber and exchange with their banks," Djamel Agaoua said. ( read original story ...)
UN sustainability goals set standard for Japanese businesses
As Akio Toyoda revealed the extent of the fallout from coronavirus in May, the head of the world’s second-largest carmaker concluded his 20-minute address with a promise to tackle ambitious targets ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not much hope’: Macau casinos see deepening losses as virus slams China travel
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Casinos in the world’s biggest gambling hub Macau are staring at heavy losses for the second quarter, with “not much hope” for a near-term recovery as a resurgence in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Couple Acquitted Of Rioting Charges
A Hong Kong couple were found not guilty of rioting during last year's pro-democracy protests on Friday in a ruling that could see hundreds of others avoid jail time. More than 9,000 people were ... ( read original story ...)