A second former executive of Monaco-based consultancy Unaoil has been jailed in the UK for his role in a multi-million-dollar bribery plot to secure oil infrastructure contracts in Iraq after the fall …
Rare Insights On Business In North Korea From Being In The Hermit Country
Anyone thinking of doing business in North Korea would do well to begin by reading a delightful new book by Andray Abrahamian, who’s studied in Britain, the U.S. and South Korea and spent a decade …
S.Korea stocks drop on U.S. data but post biggest monthly gain in 3 months
South Korean shares snapped four straight sessions of gains on Friday after sluggish U.S. data underscored the COVID-19 pandemic’s deep economic impact, but the benchmark index posted its biggest …
Nok Air files for business rehabilitation
Thai budget carrier Nok Air has filed for business rehabilitation with a view to restructuring the company, taking a similar path to flag carrier Thai Airways which filed for the same protection in …
What can we learn from the Thai Airways rescue plan?
Thai Airways has suffered some turbulent times lately, with huge financial losses eventually leading to bankruptcy. The future is beginning to look brighter for Thailand’s national carrier after …
Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said his country won’t cave in to US demands to stop developing ballistic missiles and a nuclear industry, saying Tehran is capable to stand up to Washington’s …
Vietnam, Which Avoided Coronavirus for 99 Days, Records First COVID-19 Death
Vietnam had been seen as a global success story in combating the coronavirus with zero deaths and no cases of local transmission for 99 days …
Philippines Extends Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Hit Record for Second Day
The Philippines reported Southeast Asia’s biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for a second straight day on Friday, as its president extended restrictions in the capital to quell the spread, …
‘Pakistan can meet growth target’
Still, it is possible to achieve the economic growth target of 2.1% in the year, if the government ensures effective utilisation of funds allocated in the budget for the Public Sector Development …
In Batang, Indonesia takes steps to improve investment
For now, it is a dusty red patch of degraded plantation, a short drive west of Semarang on the north shore of Central Java.. Read more at straitstimes.com.