Go out and “have fun,” Benjamin Netanyahu exulted in late May after his government loosened tough restrictions that kept Israel’s coronavirus outbreak in check.
Jordan- King commends CBJ measures to mitigate COVID-19 impact
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday commended the measures taken by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis on the national economy.During …
Sri Lanka No: 2 destination among startup ecosystems for talent
The annual domestic eCommerce sales and services in Sri Lanka is estimated to be at $40 million and expected to grow $400 million by 2022, the 2020 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup …
Sri Lanka Ambassador-designate to Germany assumes duties
Ambassador-designate to the Federal Republic of Germany Manori Unambuwe assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Berlin on July 6.She was welcomed and greeted by the staff and following religious …
Bangladesh preferred alternative for German investment: envoy
“Bangladesh will be one such important destination.” The BGCCI should impress upon relevant authorities to make bureaucracy more business-friendly; and to abide by the rule of law and adhere to zero …
Indonesia Levies 10 Pct Tax On Sales From Tech Firms
Starting next month, it will cost Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and Google more to do business in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian country’s national tax office announced it will impose a 10 percent …
The Trump White House finally — if unintentionally — invokes the Armenian genocide
In a briefing Monday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany referenced vandalism of the “Armenian Genocide Memorial.” The invocation of the G-word is something administrations have avoided for …
Turkmenistan (Finally) Allowing the WHO In
But what will the WHO find? The WHO has been unwilling to criticize countries about their pandemic responses, but has been quick to praise them.
Israel’s public sector is under attack – opinion
Last week began with a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about, “senior Israeli civil servants who’ve devoted themselves to the Wexner Foundation are protecting it with all their might.” The …
Dubai reopens to tourists: ‘We have to be realistic’ but ‘confident’ on sector rebound
Dubai is betting on travelers for an economic boost despite low worldwide travel volumes and scorching Gulf summer weather.