Before the new year rolled around, the World Bank had put its forecast for Kazakhstan’s economy to grow by 3.7% for the whole of 2020. This would be down slightly from the 4.1% we clocked in 2019, but ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka reopens national parks post-lockdown with strict guidelines
On June 15, 2020, Sri Lanka’s wildlife and nature lovers were finally able to gain access to several national parks, which had been closed for three months in an effort to contain the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Standard Chartered Bank certified by Great Place to Work® for second consecutive year
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has announced that it is Great Place to Work ® – Certified, for the second consecutive year. It is also the only bank to be certified in 2019 and 2020 for Sri Lanka. The G ... ( read original story ...)
HCL Technologies starts operations in Sri Lanka, to create 1500 jobs
NEW DELHI: Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCL) on Tuesday said it has commenced operations in Sri Lanka and plans to create over 1,500 local employment opportunities for both freshers and experienced ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Wealthy, Passed Over by Pandemic Pain, Splurge on Porsches and BMWs
Hwang Min-yong, a 37-year-old South Korean businessman, recently received his black Porsche Cayenne coupe with red leather seats after a seven-month wait and took it out for a spin on a scenic road ... ( read original story ...)
SunTrust Approved by SEC as a Tourism Business Listed on PSE
HONG KONG, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Suncity Group Holdings Limited ("Suncity" or the "Company", Hong Kong Stock Exchange code: 1383) would like to announce that Suntrust Home Developers, Inc. ("S ... ( read original story ...)
Through THIN and THICK: Shakey’s 45-year strong in the Philippines
The restaurant industry worldwide is currently facing the worst crisis ever. Never in history have people seen businesses being disrupted in a way that can make many brands irrelevant and at risk ... ( read original story ...)
Italian fashion company commits to support Bangladesh during pandemic
An Italian fashion company, Teddy Group, commits to support Bangladesh during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that Bangladesh is a trusted partner. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: NSU holds virtual conference on impacts, response in Bangladesh
The conference focused on five issues, including health and well-being, livelihood and business, education and skill development, agriculture and food security, and geopolitical relations ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia business chamber says 6.4 mln jobs lost so far in pandemic
Around 6.4 million Indonesians have lost their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and new rounds of layoffs are likely to hit Southeast Asia's biggest economy by August, the country's ... ( read original story ...)