Investors who stuck with South Korean stocks through 2020 were handsomely rewarded. The Kospi index, South Korea’s stock-market benchmark, rallied 30.8% for the year, its biggest annual jump in more …
Thailand sets more restrictions amid second wave
Thailand’s government yesterday held off from ordering new nationwide business shutdowns amid a new wave of COVID-19 cases, but empowered some provincial governors to set their own restrictions and …
Rally in Baghdad marks 1 year since Iran general’s killing
Thousands of Iraqis are converging on a landmark Baghdad square on the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike.
Philippine Bourse Eyes More IPOs in 2021 Amid ‘Fragile’ Recovery
The Philippine Stock Exchange is aiming for more companies to go public this year even as the economic environment “remains fragile,” according to President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon Monzon.
‘2021 to be the year of economic and business growth for Pakistan’
As economies around the globe have remained under intense pressure owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pakistani economy is showing encouraging signs of a promising recovery with improved economic …
The weakness at the heart of India’s economy
A weak banking system has come back to haunt India’s economy during the pandemic. The country’s recovery has been slow and elusive in the wake of a stringent, months-long lockdown that drove it into a …
China’s soaring hotpot sales hint at life beyond the pandemic
Hot pot sales are one of several signs that the country is coming out on the other side as businesses adapt to the pandemic.
Israel Figa Recommends Survival Strategies for Businesses
Businesses are suffering from major problems, regardless of how established they are, and have been forced to re-look at how they operate and manage during this time. In fact, there are a number of …
Israel Figa Recommends Survival Strategies for Businesses
Businesses are suffering from major problems, regardless of how established they are, and have been forced to re-look at how they operate and manage during this time. In fact, there are a number of …
6 Reasons Dubai Is An Ideal Choice For Digital Nomads
Due to the pandemic and a change in attitude for clients and employers alike, there has arguably never been a better time to become a digital nomad. With many of us not required to be in an office, at …