The American government and the Taliban signed a peace accord early this year. During this time, commitments to ending the …
Samsung group heir should not be indicted, South Korea panel recommends
An outside panel in South Korea recommended that prosecutors should not indict Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee over a 2015 merger and alleged accounting fraud, the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office said on …
NokScoot goes out of business
Thai Airways International, now under bankruptcy protection … There had been speculation that the company would exit the business after it announced employee layoffs. NokScoot will return three …
Thai central bank allows non-banks to apply for FX e-money licenses
Thailand’s central bank said on Friday it has allowed non-bank operators to apply for foreign exchange e-Money (FX e-Money) licenses from June 26, to enhance ease of doing business and foreign …
Philippines to Repatriate Remains of Workers Who Died From Covid in Saudi Arabia
The Philippines will bring home early next month the remains of 152 migrant workers who died of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia, the Southeast Asian nation’s Labor Department said Friday.
Stocks rise despite Fed warning over $700bn in Covid-19 loan losses – business live
Kalyeena Makortoff The Chancellor also told Bloomberg that there will be strings attached to any bailouts linked to the Covid-19 crisis. The bar for companies accessing taxpayers’ support in a bespoke …
DOF: Deadline for small business workers to claim subsidies until June 28
Beneficiaries of the Small Business Wage Subsidy program may claim their two-month cash grants only until this weekend from remittance outlets, the Department of Finance reminded on Friday.
Japanese face mask company Yokoisada to expand in Philippines
Corporation recently announced plans to expand its Philippine operations and double its current production capacity for face masks. It is also set to begin manufacturing nonwoven fabric and earloop …
What fate for returnees from the Middle East?
As of today, the returnees are confused about future prospects. While some want to return, many said they have not decided with the best bet staying back and looking for jobs or starting a business.
SL’s Heritage Partners wins global honours with Outstanding Family Business Advisory Award
Heritage Partners, Sri Lanka’s newest Multi Family Office (MFO) and independent advisor to families, has struck gold at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2020 in Singapore.