Business & Economy

Iraqi Prominent Shiite Cleric Calls On Gov’t To Resign Amid Anti-Gov’t Protests

BAGHDAD, Oct 5 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq’s prominent Shiite cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, urged the government of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi…

Beirut’s Business Community Warns Lebanese Gov’t Against Imposing New Taxes

BEIRUT, Oct 5 (NNN-NNA) – Business community in Beirut threatened to take tougher measures, if the government decides to impose…

Iraqi PM Urges Calm Amid Deadly Violent Protests

BAGHDAD, Oct 5 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, urged protesters to calm down, after three days of…

Japan’s Abe Prioritises Economy, Urges Debate On Constitution In Policy Speech

TOKYO, Oct 5 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, delivered a policy speech outlining his goals ahead, in an…

ICDM looking into formal certifications for directors

By Thivyamalini Ramalu KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) intends to work with…

Brunei, Singapore To Strengthen Agri-food Collaboration

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 4 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Brunei and Singapore announced the establishment of a bilateral “Co-Working Group in…

Export Of Thai Gems And Jewellery Rises Despite Turbulence In World Economy

Deputy Commerce Minister, Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, said that, of exports, gold alone accounted for 6.212 billion dollars, an increase of 107.16…

Bangladeshi PM Arrives In Delhi For 4-Day Official Visit

NEW DELHI, Oct 4 (NNN-PTI) – Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening, for a…

Malaysia beefs up security and public order with new policy

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia on Thursday launched a new Security and Public Order Policy (DKKA) to ensure the…

Britain To Import Lebanese Products, Invest In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Oct 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Britain’s Trade Envoy to Lebanon, Lord Richard Risby, assured that, his country will facilitate the…