The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Harakat Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility Organization, launched two interventions to improve the efficiency ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Iraq cuts July Basra crude exports to Asia to meet OPEC cuts
Iraq's Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has made deep cuts in Basra crude supplies to Asia in July as the producer complies with an OPEC+ pact to cut output, seven sources with knowledge of the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Coupang, a SoftBank-backed start-up, is crushing Amazon to become South Korea’s biggest online retailer
Coupang has become the biggest online retailer in South Korea with its cheap, fast delivery. The SoftBank-backed start-up, recently valued at $9 billion, garnered the No. 2 spot on CNBC's 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea blew up a symbolic joint office at the border after a week of fiery threats, South Korean government says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister previously said the building would be "collapsing without a trace." ... ( read original story ...)
Does Trump Know How Scary things are Getting in Korea?
Tensions are rising dramatically as Kim Jong Un literally blows up the liaison center built for North-South talks. ( read original story ...)
Seoul: North Korea blew up liaison office as tensions rise
Seoul's Unification Ministry says the destruction of the building at the North Korean border town of Kaesong happened at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Is Struggling to Undo Lockdown Damage
Once the growth engine of Turkey’s $750 billion economy, consumers are setting their sights lower in the post-lockdown era. ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage: No Intention To Sell Vietnam Business
Thai Beverage recently clarified that it has no intention to sell its Vietnam business, but a potential listing of its beer business (Thailand and Vietnam) has ... ( read original story ...)
Conviction of Philippine journalist points to ‘orchestrated attempt’ to silence Duterte critics
Maria Ressa, chief executive and executive editor of Rappler, was found guilty of "cyber libel" by a Manila court. The news website is known for its scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. ( read original story ...)
Interlinkages, Creditsafe to provide Bangladesh market with int’l business credit reports
This collaboration will change the way banks in Bangladesh access credit data as it would not only be real time but also cost effective’ ... ( read original story ...)