The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has made a third ruling in favour of Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova (pictured above). The Azerbaijani government has been ordered to pay 6, …
First Airlines Removed Economy Seats For Cargo. Now Business Seats Are Being Swapped For Medical Freight At Air Astana During Coronavirus
It is no longer surprising to see empty aircraft – not flights without passengers, but planes stripped of seats so medical cargo can be carried in the cabin. The latest airline to modify passenger …
Uzbekistan eyes Europe-China air freight market
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirzioyev has instructed the government to enter the Europe-China air cargo market to overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the president’s press service …
Iraq encourages Saudi Companies to enter Iraqi Market
By John Lee. Iraq’s Minister of Finance, Ali Allawi, on Saturday concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia, during which he delivered a message from Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to King Salman bin …
Stimulus welcomed as Vietnam accelerates economic reactivation
The ongoing pandemic has completely upended lives and economies across the planet, restricting movement, shutting schools, forcing people to work from home, and jeopardising employment for millions.
Vietnam’s automation future at work
Not all forecasts are so gloomy, however; others argue that automation can enhance employment by diversifying businesses’ activities. This year, the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) research …
Vietnam veteran recalls 50-year journey, changed feelings
Fifty years ago this month, Ron Woloshan was sitting atop a tank in Cambodia when he learned of the Kent State shooting in Ohio that killed four students.
Restaurants await new rules from DOT on resumption of business
The Department of Tourism is preparing recommendations for the health and safety guidelines for restaurants, cafes, and other dining establishments as it remains confident in sustaining food tourism …
Hong Kong and Beijing Officials Defend Security Laws, Citing Threat of Terrorism
China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as …
CEOWorld ranks Cambodia 120 from 171 in its liveability index
Cambodia registered a total score of 65.19, with 100 as the highest score that a country can obtain. Under Stability, Cambodia obtained a score of 40.06, 70.16 for Satisfaction an …