The Doing Business in the Middle East Online Forum, sponsored by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, featured insights from panellists working in a range of industries in a webinar-style event. ( read original story ...)
Report: Mongolian teenager dies of bubonic plague
Beijing, Jul 15 (AP) A 15-year-old boy has died in western Mongolia of bubonic plague, the country's national news agency reported. The Health Ministry said laboratory tests confirmed the teenager ... ( read original story ...)
New textile factory in Georgia will create 3000 jobs
The Kartli Textile Ltd was given a plot of land and structures on it for a symbolic price of 1 GEL by the state for the purpose of construction / arrangement of a garment factory in Rustavi. The ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s leader is starting to pay a ‘political price’ as virus cases surge, protests erupt
The Israeli government made "very serious mistakes" after initially containing the coronavirus outbreak, and "tremendous damage" is being done to the economy, political analyst Joel Rosenberg said as ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Chamber webinar examines legal implications of Covid-19-related business debts
Webinar highlighted strategies for recovering outstanding debt, negotiating settlements and rescheduling payments. ( read original story ...)
Returning To Work After COVID-19: How Dubai’s Businesses Are Ensuring The Safety Of Their Clients And Employees
Following the Dubai government's directive of allowing people to get back to their workplaces, businesses are taking hygienic measures, social distancing, and safety protocols to ensure the prevention ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam to gain most from apparel shifts: Report
As China reduces its apparel manufacturing operations, its neighbouring countries have high growth potential, said a Fitch Solutions report Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
FEATURE-No jobs, few crops: Coronavirus and pests leave Nepal fearing hunger
Two months ago, Krishna Prasad Jaisi lost his job as a chef in neighbouring India when the coronavirus pandemic shut down the hotel where he worked. With the business still closed, he’s unsure he’ll ... ( read original story ...)
Pristine Logistics ties up with Valley Group to operate Nepal’s Birgunj Terminal
Birgunj is Nepal’s only rail-linked terminal ... We shall be working with them for increasing business for both,” Kumar said. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Families who lost everything in conflict, struggle again due to COVID-19
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Protection and Human Rights, Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 15 Jul 2020 by ICRC ... ( read original story ...)