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Philippines stops sending workers to Qatar, fearing food riots
The Philippines on June 6 blocked the deployment of new overseas workers to Qatar as the gas-rich Gulf state started grappling with a diplomatic...
Myanmar-China oil pipeline opens, greatly reduces shipping time
Myanmar finally opened a new crude oil pipeline in January linking its western coast with China’s southern province of Yunnan, cutting shipping time for...
Dubai plans 2,000-seat opera house
Dubai is set to make a lasting contribution to the performing arts and events sector with Dubai Opera, a 2,000-seat multi-format venue for opera,...
Malaysia to join GCC Security Council
Malaysia will serve as non-permanent member of the Security Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the political and economic union of Arab states, for...
What’s behind the leadership change in Qatar?
Normally, Qatar's internal affairs don't attract that much attention in the world. The small country in the Arabian Gulf, with a population of just...
Searching for soul in a brand
There are many facets to how a brand is built. Yet when you break down the many strong national brands globally, you can't but ask what were the bases to their creation, their formation and their endurance, writes Firoz Abdul Hamid.
GCC and ASEAN extend cooperation pact
Gulf countries and ASEAN have extended a memorandum of understanding on an action plan that commits both regions to enhanced cooperation in trade and...
Islamic banking gets boost in Asia
Manila-based Asian Development Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) to help all member countries to adopt unique...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...