6 February 2012, 2:16 pm
Doing business in Saudi Arabia can be a highly-lucrative venture for Western businesspeople if they can handle the culture differences.... Read More »
6 February 2012, 10:02 am
On February 11th, three world class economists including Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz are going to be in Rangoon, addressing a local audience. The event is co-sponsored by Myanmar Institute of Economics Graduate Association (MIEGA) – a new alphabet soup I did not at first recognize. This will be... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:49 am
Filipino business executives feel more stressed out than their peers around the world, according to a Grant Thornton International Business Report.... Read More »
5 February 2012, 7:32 pm
Pakistani economy is projected as facing a mixed bag of business in the current FY-2012, but things are looking up in some sectors. There is a major opening for foreign exporters to sell a wide range of products to Pakistan — including industrial inputs, capital goods, commodities and food. But, t... Read More »
5 February 2012, 9:51 am
The latest surge in US job creation suggests the world's biggest economy is gathering momentum -- in contrast with the recession taking hold in parts of Europe.... Read More »
4 February 2012, 9:30 pm
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - The head of the International Monetary Fund has hailed Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting the world economy, following meetings with the country’s king and top finance officials.... Read More »
4 February 2012, 3:18 pm
Bangladesh had the dubious title of having the highest inflation rate in the region. However, Bangladesh economy is expected to register an inflation rate of 7.5 percent this year while Pakistan's is expected to register a rate in double digits.... Read More »
2 February 2012, 3:33 pm
Pessimism about the prospects of the world economy is growing. In its latest outlook for global growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the eurozone debt crisis is escalating and dragging down the world economy.... Read More »
2 February 2012, 10:18 am
Egypt has asked the World Bank for a $1.0 billion loan to help it rebuild its economy, the Bank said Thursday.... Read More »
27 January 2012, 12:44 am
Orders for U.S. durable goods climbed more than forecast in December, pointing to a rebound in business investment that will help support the world’s largest economy in early 2012.... Read More »