Georgia has fallen behind most states by refusing to raise its minimum wage above the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. The state should do right by its workers.
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cited explicit threats by Iran against the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by Iran on Kuwait and the “almost total absence” within the …
Kuwait Makes Precautionary Cut in Oil Production
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business …
Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power
KATHMANDU, March 7 (Reuters) – The campaign that swept aside Nepal’s established political heavyweights and brought 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah to the cusp of power emerged out …
South Korea’s Democratic Party expands outreach to businesses
S. Korea’s ruling Party has recently increased its engagement with major companies and businesses, reflects importance of economic performance …
Hormel announces definitive agreement to sell its whole-bird turkey business
Hormel Foods will sell its whole-bird turkey business, including the Melrose plant, Swanville feed mill and transport assets, to Life-Science Innovations by end of Q2 2026; JENNIE-O stays.
Hong Kong firms rethink global operations amid Middle East turmoil
Businesses with operations in region say they are looking to Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia to hedge against geopolitical uncertainty Hong Kong entrepreneurs with operations in the Middle East …
Oman crude outpaces Brent as Hormuz disruption rattles oil trade
MUSCAT: Oman crude has surged far more sharply than Brent this week as disruption in and around the Strait of Hormuz reshaped regional oil …
Will Riyadh strike ruin MBS’s plan to make Saudi new Dubai?
Will war in the Middle East ruin Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to make Saudi the new Dubai? – IN DEPTH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince hoped the kingdom would soon rival the UAE as the business hub and safe …
Macao’s travel restriction lift led to business rebound in January
Macao on Wednesday reported its highest monthly gaming revenue figures in three years, and an 82.5 percent increase over last year, according to the region’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau.