Esfandyar Batmanghelidj is the founder of Bourse & Bazaar, a media company that supports business diplomacy between Europe and Iran through publishing, events and research. Last week, an 18-page …
Vietnam could resume pre-COVID-19 growth levels by next year: McKinsey
Vietnam could resume pre-COVID-19 growth levels by next year although the pandemic threw a spanner in the works for the country’s thriving economic growth story, McKinsey & Company said in report …
Vietnam, US seek business opportunities amid COVID-19
Vietnamese and US firms sought ways to overcome economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during an online trade exchange event on July 15.
World Bank says Indonesia’s reforms may hurt environment, labour rights
The World Bank on Thursday criticised some of Indonesia’s planned reforms to make environmental and labour rules more business friendly, warning they could have adverse effects, especially amid the …
Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India’s Jio
Google joins a list of new investors in Jio that includes Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm. “Google has empowered millions of Indians to access helpful information and, like Jio, is a force for change and …
Innovators Welcome: Dubai Startup Hub Invites India’s Startups To Join Its First Dubai Technology Tour
The virtual trade mission, scheduled for the second week of September, will familiarize delegates with Dubai’s economy and business environment, as well as the competitive advantages that the Emirate …
Google to invest $10 billion in India over the next five to seven years
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday said the search giant will invest $10 billion on initiatives in India over the next five to seven years, in an effort to grow the company’s business in a fast …
Zee Business launches Operation Hafta Vasooli Part-2
After the resounding success of Zee Business’ Operation Hafta Vasooli Part-1 that exposed various fintech and small lending firms and forced Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take action against such …
ANALYSIS-With inflation in India ticking higher it may be time for RBI to pause
With India’s economic growth sputtering, the Reserve Bank of India was expected to maintain a rate-cutting cycle, but an uptick in near-term inflation could give the central bank’s Monetary Policy …
The Maldives is back on the map for international tourism
As of today, the Maldives is open for business, with very few restrictions and no mandatory quarantines for international travelers. The Maldives is comprised of 26 atolls that span around 115 …