Iran has signed a contract to purchase 16 million doses of COVAX coronavirus vaccine, while the country is in negotiations with China , India and Russia as well to buy more vaccines, said Chief of …
Vietnam to develop international standard ports
Development of major ports and port clusters will get priority in the new master plan for the country’s port system for 2021-2030, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat has said.
How Hong Kong can reboot its economy amid the devastation of coronavirus and social unrest
The net result would be an even more serious recession with rising The second order of business is the creation of new aggregate demand in Hong Kong, so as to generate more GDP and employment …
Kady McDermott snaps at critic who slams her ‘business trip’ to the Maldives
Kady McDermott found herself snapping at her critics on Friday. The former Love Island contestant took to Instagram to share a sunset photo of herself in a bikini, gazing out at the infinity pool and …
Merwad expo shows Qatar’s private sector win over Covid-19 impact
The opening of the fifth edition of the Qatar Chamber-sponsored Merwad Exhibition Friday is a testimony of how Qatar’s private sector hurdled the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a …
Oman foresees US$5.7 bn deficit in pared down 2021 budget
The Gulf sultanate of Oman unveiled a 2021 budget on Friday that foresees a deficit of 2.24 billion riyals (US$5.7 billion), despite a 14 percent cut in spending.
State police investigating an armed robbery on Christmas Eve at a Lebanon County business
Two men — one waving a pistol — robbed a Lebanon County business on Christmas Eve, according to Pennsylvania State Police. It happened around 1:46 a.m. Dec. 24 at the Kreiser Fuel Service in the 100 …
China presents many opportunities to Sri Lanka – Dr. Kohona
Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona who formally assumed duties on Wednesday said that China presented a vast opportunity to Sri Lanka given its surging economy, astounding …
Iraq explosives experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker | Charlotte Observer
Iraqi security forces say their explosives experts are working to neutralize a large mine discovered on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf and evacuate its crew.
IN FOCUS: Thailand poised to be regional leader in electric vehicle revolution, and all it needs is a spark
Entrepreneurs banking on electric vehicles as one of the solutions to tackle climate change are positioning themselves early, as Thailand looks to …