The Adani Group clarified that the Sri Lankan Cabinet’s decision to reevaluate the tariff approved in May 2024 is part of a standard review process, particularly with a new government ...
A former soldier in North Korea’s army says he was restricted to firing 3 bullets a year
Hyunseung Lee, a former soldier who fled North Korea, told BI that those sent to fight against Ukraine have "zero relationship with modern warfare." ...
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
Cars speeding along a smooth, black-coloured street in Nepal's Pokhara are also driving over heaps of discarded plastic, transformed into an ingredient in road construction. "We saw scope for such ...
Netaj Market: A celebration of Iraq’s private sector and innovation
The Netaj Market in Baghdad brought together Iraq’s brightest startups, business leaders, and private sector innovators for five days of collaboration and inspiration.
As Trump returns, Iran’s IRGC steps up Hormuz military drills: What to know
Iran's influential hard-liners have long argued that closure of the oil-strategic strait can serve as a bargaining chip in any confrontation with Israel and the United States.
Update: Agencies offer aid after Foster Farms announces layoff of 500-plus Turlock workers
Foster Farms remained family-owned until its 2022 purchase by Atlas Holdings of Greenwich, Connecticut. The new owner said at the time that workers would keep their jobs, about 12,000 in all. Food ...
Naqvi meets US-Pakistan Council to boost mining, IT investment
Minister Naqvi invited the US-Pakistan Business Council to take advantage of investment opportunities in Pakistan. He also mentioned improvements in the issuance of necessary No Objection Certificates ...
Tesla to fix software for over 1.2 million imported and China-made cars, says regulator
Tesla will fix software for some imported Model S and X, and China-made Model 3 and Y cars over safety hazards, totalling more than 1.2 million units, China's market regulator said.
Lao PM meets Japan business leaders, encourages investment in Vientiane
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Wednesday (Jan 22) chaired a high-level roundtable discussion with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo in a bid to bolster investment and trade between ...
UAE Central Bank’s order for banks to stop funding DLD and agency fees to increase upfront property costs
The Central Bank of the UAE’s recent instruction for banks to stop financing the Dubai Land Department registration fees and real estate broker fees from February 1 is likely to add to prospective ...