Manufacturing is also a major contributor to employment. Between March 2018 and December 2019, the manufacturing sector added 472,000 jobs, exceeding the 315,000 jobs lost in the quarter following the …
Thai entrepreneur connects Michelin bistros to those in need
Natalie Bin Narkprasart’s business was in Paris. But she was locked down by COVID-19 restrictions and stuck in Thailand. Her heart was in Thailand, too — and it …
UAE-Headquartered Tpay Mobile Increases Its Footprint in MENAT With The Acquisition Of Turkey-Based Payguru
The acquisition of Payguru, which was founded in 2015 and has been the first mobile payment company to receive a license from the financial regulator, will expand Tpay Mobile’s offering of alternative …
Post COVID-19 labor market: Bangladesh eyes Africa
Sabbir Ahmad, Bangladesh ambassador to South Africa, Bangladesh has diplomatic representation only in 30 of the total 54 African countries. “We need to develop relations with all the countries and …
Slain Bangladesh publisher’s wife waiting for miracle to save bookstore Dipanpur
Dipanpur, a bookstore set up in Dhaka in memory of slain publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan, is going to shut down due to a financial crisis after a three-month closure amid the coronavirus outbreak.
India’s Reliance Jio Platforms to sell $250 million stake to L Catterton
Speaking of Reliance Jio Platforms, the top Indian telecom operator said on Saturday it has secured another investment. L Catterton, a U.S. private equity firm will invest $250 million for a 0.39% …
China Threats Dim Hong Kong Democrats’ Hope for Election Victory
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or …
COVID-19: Bahrain approves projects worth $46.1m for affected citizens
Dubai: Bahrain has approved a BD17.43 million ($46.1 million) package of humanitarian projects aimed at supporting needy citizens and those who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Bahrain …
Bahrain mulls setting up of specialised banking court
Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) is considering the establishment of a specialised banking court to help speed up procedures and strengthen the kingdom’s position as a developed financial centre in …
Azerbaijan launches preferential lending to entrepreneurs without property collateral
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13 By Fidan Babayeva – Trend: Azerbaijan’s Entrepreneurship Development Fund has introduced new mechanisms for preferential lending to entrepreneurs, Trend reports citing the …