Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a 'non-hostile country' and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.
Powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia’s Molucca Sea region, USGS says
The U.S. Geological Surveys says that a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region northeast of Indonesia.
Earthquake Indonesia: Magnitude 7.8 Quake Strikes Molucca Sea
The tremor struck offshore, in a region known for frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.
Qatar real estate rental contracts hit record 35,917 as market accelerates
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India’s alternate real estate sees $180 bn data centre investments; flex spaces exceed 100 mn sq ft: CBRE
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Lao Firms Adopt Responsible Business Practices
Companies in the Lao People's Democratic Republic are translating responsible business conduct (RBC) principles into concrete workplace practices ...
Dubai approves AED 1bn business support package as GDP grows 5.4%, says Sheikh Hamdan
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