Tiny Nepal has snubbed its powerful neighbour India by adopting a new political map depicting disputed mountain territory as its own in the latest example of rising geopolitical tensions in strategic ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ MerryMart to Build Stores in Founder’s Properties
One of 10 MerryMart Consumer Corp. outlets will be located in DoubleDragon Properties Corp. malls, offices and hotels in the next 10 years, Edgar Sia, who heads both companies, said. ( read original story ...)
Hedge Funds Are Selling Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLK)
Insider Monkey has processed numerous 13F filings of hedge funds and successful value investors to create an extensive database of hedge fund holdings. The 13F filings show the hedge funds' and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democrats Fear Disqualifications Ahead of Key Election
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Kuwait announces 514 new cases, four deaths
Earlier this month, Kuwait’s government adopted a rescue package aimed at curbing the economic impact of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The package includes bills concerning public debt and bankruptcy ... ( read original story ...)
Generation Start-up: Oman’s Innotech seeks $3m investment to expand 3D printing business
The 30-year-old engineer's, Innotech, specialises in 3D printing services that produce parts for oil and gas companies, industrial businesses and research and development labs. As the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan- Business at Free Trade Zones soars 125% this month
Trade in incoming and outgoing goods and vehicles at the free zones has grown by 125 per cent since the beginning of the current month of June after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns, according to ... ( read original story ...)
The response of this independent publisher in Sri Lanka reflects the impact of the pandemic
Publisher Sam Perera offers a hopeful view of the likely future of indie English language publishing in Sri Lanka. ( read original story ...)
Thai entrepreneur connects Michelin bistros to those in need
Natalie Bin Narkprasart’s business was in Paris. But she was locked down by COVID-19 restrictions and stuck in Thailand. Her heart was in Thailand, too -- and it ... ( read original story ...)
Manufacturing Gives Iran a Lifeline
Manufacturing is also a major contributor to employment. Between March 2018 and December 2019, the manufacturing sector added 472,000 jobs, exceeding the 315,000 jobs lost in the quarter following the ... ( read original story ...)