YANGON — Myanmar’s government on Friday gave written approval to plans by three Japanese trading companies to build a liquefied natural gas power plant. Sources said the next steps — which …
Reinventing the cement business (Part one of two)
Known as the inventor of modern Portland cement, Joseph Aspdin, an English blacksmith, used the term Portland in his patent because he was comparing the strength of his cement to that of Portland …
Pakistan’s exports to UK stood at US$ 1.7 billion: VP FPCCI
Syed Ali Raza Media Deputy Director State Bank of Pakistan, Sheikh Muhammad Tariq, Chairman Pak UK Business Council of FPCCI, Mr. Zakaria Usman Former President FPCCI, Ms Qaisra Sheikh Coordinator …
Will Walmart’s New Flipkart Deal Enhance its India Business?
The company unveiled yet another development related to its international business — the takeover of Wal-Mart India Private Limited by The Flipkart Group. Flipkart’s buyout of Walmart’s India business …
US stocks drop after China escalates tensions with consulate order
China reignited fears of a global tit-for-tat conflict after ordering the closure of the US’s consulate in Chengdu.
VTB Bank (Armenia) joins 20th and 22nd government programs
VTB Bank (Armenia) has started providing one-time assistance as part of the 20th and 22nd programs of the Armenian government aimed at neutralizing the social consequences of COVID-19. The bank makes …
‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: Atlanta small business closures on the rise
Nearly 28% of Atlanta small business owners polled by Lending Tree said they have less than one month of cash on hand. As many as 45% of minority business owners responding to a national survey …
Kuwait curbs curfew hours as country gradually reopens
Kuwait has reduced its curfew hours from nine hours to six, running from 9pm to 3am, as the country enters the third phase of its recovery process from the enforced coronavirus lockdown measures.
Students from 10 different countries graduate from Dubai Business Associates programme
The DBA programme offers outstanding and ambitious graduates an unrivalled opportunity to study and do business in Dubai.
Dubai-based start-up reveals launchpad for young entrepreneurs
Dubai-based start-up Lock&Stock is providing a helping hand to young entrepreneurs across the UAE with the launch of Founder’s Club. With only five percent of start-ups making it to their fifth …