This year’s IMD global competitiveness rankings show the damage wrought by trade wars, political instability and mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis.
China pressed on Mekong dams after record low water levels
China was pressed Tuesday to show more transparency over its dam operations on the Mekong River, months after downstream water levels hit record lows and threatened millions of livelihoods. Laos, …
Universal Music Group Opens Shop in Morocco, Israel
Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded its Middle East and North Africa operations by launching new divisions in Morocco and Israel. Universal Music Morocco will operate from Casablanca, led by …
Israel slips to 26th spot in global economic competitiveness ranking
The Israeli economy impressed globally for its scientific infrastructure but scored particularly poorly in a comparison of prices and basic infrastructure.
Universal Music Group expands in MENA, opening offices in Morocco and Israel
UMG becomes the first major music company to establish standalone offices in Morocco and Israel, adding to its existing network of UMG operations in more than 60 countries worldwide. Announcing the …
Universal Music Opens First-Ever Offices in Israel and Morocco
The new outposts, in Tel Aviv and Casablanca, continue the arms race among the labels of overseas resources sniffing for new talent.
Azerbaijan plans to send business missions abroad in September
By Trend The National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers’) Organizations of Azerbaijan plans to organize business missions of Azerbaijani entrepreneurs in Russia, Bulgaria and other countries …
HCL Technologies begins operations in Sri Lanka, to create over 1,500 new jobs
HCL Technologies on Tuesday announced the beginning of its operations in Sri Lanka which is accelerating into an emerging destination of choice for the global IT operations and business process …
HCL Tech starts operations in Sri Lanka, to create over 1,500 employment opportunities
HCL Technologies plans to create over 1,500 new local employment opportunities for freshers and experienced professionals within the first 18 months of kick-starting its operations from its office in …
Saudi-led Yemen Coalition Pulled From UN Blacklist
Campaigners reacted angrily on Monday to the removal of the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of groups violating children’s rights, in a report by UN Secretary-General Antonio …