Adviser on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said government’s vision for trade and economic relations with Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) is to make Pakistan a hub for …
South Korea’s Export Growth in December Fastest Since 2018
South Korea’s exports climbed at the fastest pace in more than two years in December, buoyed by a pickup in global demand as vaccines raised hopes for a recovery. The value of overseas shipments …
Thailand mulls tougher curbs amid fears of second COVID wave
Authorities suggest tighter restrictions on businesses and people’s movements in 28 provinces including capital Bangkok.
Alesha Mart launches e-commerce business promising faster delivery
Alesha Mart has launched its e-commerce business, aleshamart.com, offering innovative and customised services to meet the needs of consumers.
Hong Kong’s worst recession on record points to bleak outlook in 2021 for residential property and commercial real estate prices
Mass market and luxury home prices are expected to decline between 5 and 10 per cent in 2021, while grade A office rents are likely to fall by as much as 16 per cent.
Hong Kong customs seized HK$4.6 billion in dirty money in 2020, as launderers were forced to adapt to Covid-19
Hong Kong customs officials seized HK$4.6 billion (US$593.3 million) in dirty money in 2020 – a four-year high – as transnational rackets turned to novel methods for smuggling cash into the city and …
The Latest: S Korea extends distancing rules for 2 weeks
South Korea is extending stringent distancing rules for two more weeks as authorities seek to suppress a viral resurgence, while confirming its first case of an apparently more contagious coronavirus …
Coronavirus: South Korea expands ban on gatherings nationwide; masks compulsory in Sydney
Meanwhile, Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales on Saturday made masks compulsory and imposed new restrictions as its coronavirus cluster expanded.
Iran tells inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo | Charlotte Observer
International inspectors say Iran plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility.
Iran’s look east policy may force US rethink
What has the abrogation of the Iran nuclear deal achieved for the US? Iranians can’t trade, do business, travel or even import vaccines against the Covid virus. It has only impelled it to look to …