Manufacturers in Myanmar are optimistic about a recovery in production over the next 12 months, with a number of firms reporting plans to expand capacity, according to the consultancy IHS Markit. The …
Qatar to become hub for fintechs eyeing India, Pakistan and Bangladesh: Al-Jaida
Qatar is ideally positioned to act as a commercial and operating hub for fintechs looking to tap into such key markets as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to a top official of the Qatar …
There is more to Cyprus than the beach
Cyprus effectively closed for business in March as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world this year. Now, thanks to the government putting health over wealth, Cyprus is considered to be one …
Covid-19: Over 300 Indians stranded in Qatar return home in 2 chartered flights
One of these flights carrying 172 passengers arrived in Nagpur on Friday and the other with 165 Indians onboard landed in Mumbai on Saturday.Passengers of the Mumbai-bound flight paid ₹20,000 each for …
Construction of Vientiane station for Laos-China rail link begins
Laos has started building a railway station in Vientiane to service rail links with China slated to being operating next year.
Laos’ PMO warns people not to neglect Covid-19 preventive measures
The Prime Minister’s Office has warned ministers, provincial governors and relevant authorities not to neglect containment and preventive measures against Covid-19 citing the country remains at risk …
US, Israel need more health collaboration amid pandemic, policy paper says
urged a US-Israel business initiative. The US-Israel Business Initiative, set up by the US Chamber of Commerce, has released a white paper entitled “U.S.-Israel Collaboration in Health Innovation” to …
Online photos document torture, death in Syria
Alaa Arnous and his family found the photo of his father Mohammed online last week, the first proof of his fate since he was seized by Syrian government forces seven years ago. The image showed his …
Reforms in Uzbekistan attract more Indian businesses
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5 By Ilkin Seyfaddini – Trend: India’s aim is to build an all-encompassing ties with Uzbekistan, which covers all areas of India’s national endeavours for further progress and …
The Midas touch: Vietnam opens world’s ‘first’ gold-plated hotel
Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake is a new luxurious 5-star hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, set on a property said to be covered with 5,000 square metres of gilded ceramic tiles.