SET-listed Thitikorn (TK) is set to finalise the acquisition of a microfinance business in Myanmar next quarter, a move expected to lend support to the company’s goal of having 30% of its loan …
Coronavirus is a defining test for Thailand’s powerful business families
Thailand has confirmed just over 3,000 coronavirus cases and 56 deaths. This is a relatively light caseload but the disease has devastated the country’s tourism sector and many of its industries, …
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national …
Qatar has ‘solid line-up’ of infrastructure, hospitality projects in preparation of 2022 influx of visitors
Qatar still has a “solid line-up” of infrastructure and hospitality projects to prepare itself for the large influx of visitors in 2022, although the tournament’s flagship projects …
Link between Lebanon and Syria’s economies spells disaster for both
Lebanon’s and Syria’s economies are inextricably linked, and now a deepening economic crisis in Lebanon is spurring similar consequences across the border where the value of both local currencies is …
BERNAMA: Azerbaijan continues to progress and develop despite past difficulties
The Malaysian national news agency BERNAMA has published an article on 28 May-the Republic Day of Azerbaijan.Headlined “Azerbaijan continues …
Azeri journalist wins third case at ECHR, but few expect Azerbaijan to change
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 …