By John Lee. US-based KBR has been awarded a major contract by Basra Oil Company (BOC) to provide Integrated Field Management Services (IFMS) for the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq. Majnoon is one …
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2025 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
Israeli firms boost NY’s economy by $13.3B last year alone — but numbers could slip under ‘Mayor Mamdani’: CEO
Israeli firms boosted New York’s economy by a whopping $13.3 billion and helped fuel nearly 58,000 jobs last year, a new study shows — but the gains could drop if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, a CEO …
Israel’s newest digital bank to start offering zero-fee accounts in early 2026
Esh Bank Israel Ltd., the country’s second digital bank, co-led by Nir Zuk, the American-Israeli billionaire founder of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, Inc., will offer zero-fee accounts and …
In ‘darkest of times,’ young Israelis and Palestinians become business partners
Madian Marana, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, grew up in an Arab town in northern Israel, curious about what she calls “the other side” — Jewish Israelis. Her town’s school did not have any Jewish …
Tajikistan: Trade turnover increases, featuring a yawning deficit
What do Switzerland and Tajikistan have in common? The answer is gold: Tajikistan mines it, and Switzerland wants it. And according to official Tajik trade statistics, Switzerland was Tajikistan’s …
Tajikistan’s Energy and Transport Sectors Attract Major Investment
Tajikistan is nearly entirely dependent on international donors for 82 government infrastructure projects, with 97% of the $4.5 billion collective cost coming from entities like the World Bank and …
Uzbekistan’s business environment rises 23% in January, CERR reports
Uzbekistan’s business environment indicator increased 23% to 64 points in January, with stronger business conditions, higher employment and growing demand expectations.
Uzbekistan’s business environment rises 23% in January, CERR reports
Uzbekistan’s business environment indicator increased 23% to 64 points in January, with stronger business conditions, higher employment and growing demand expectations.
Belarusian companies sign $25m in contracts to ship products to Uzbekistan
“As many as ten documents worth a total of $25 million have already been signed. Negotiations will continue tomorrow and we hope that a number of other contracts will be signed as well,” Mikhail …