Bhima Yudhistira urges government to make recruitment process more inclusive to cushion massive layoffs that US-China trade war might bring JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — A senior economist says that Indonesia should make regulatory changes to get rid of ageism in hiring, as many people complain about becoming “too old for the job” once the...
Local officials suspect protectionist trade policies under Trump have led American buyers to postpone their orders PURWAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Ceramics producers in Purwakarta, West Java, have reported a halt in orders from the United States this year, despite multiple successful exports to the market in 2024, Jakarta Globe reports. Local o...
Turkish food giant Ülker opens direct distribution center in Tashkent, expanding reach across Uzbekistan’s fast-growing market TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Turkish confectionery giant Ülker has expanded its Central Asian footprint with the opening of a new distribution and sales operation in Uzbekistan, aiming to reach thousands of retail out...
The two nations seek to modernize a decades-old agreement and strengthen economic ties NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (MNTV) – Mauritania and Morocco have launched talks to modernize their 38-year-old trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $350 million by the end of 2025, according to North Africa Post. The 1986 agreement, centered on cus...
Strategic partnership reinforced through trade, energy, and transportation cooperation BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are moving towards a new chapter of strategic partnership, with recent agreements and ongoing joint projects expected to significantly strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. According to Mehr ...
Two-day event connects local manufacturers with global buyers to boost diversification drive DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh launched a major trade exposition in Dhaka on Thursday aimed at promoting its emerging export sectors beyond ready-made garments (RMG), as part of a broader push to diversify its economy and enhance global competit...
Sales concentrated in Doha, Al Rayyan, and key residential areas point to better infrastructure and lifestyle in the areas DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar’s real estate sector recorded QAR 401,393,768 ($110M) in sales contracts during the week of April 13 to 17, according to the latest bulletin from the Real Estate Registration Department at the [&...
Indonesia’s proposal prioritizes safeguarding national energy security, improving market access for Indonesian exports to US JAKARTA, Indonesia, (MNTV) – – Indonesia says the U.S. appreciates his country’s trade initiatives and proposed reforms that will expectedly open the door for deeper bilateral engagement, according to Indones...
Jakim, trade ministry coordinate rapid response following Indonesian halal alert PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysian authorities have launched urgent efforts to remove Indonesian food products containing porcine DNA from the domestic market, following revelations by Indonesia’s halal regulator. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry...
Syria explores opportunities for recovery and reform at Spring Meetings WASHINGTON, (MNTV) – The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Syria’s recovery in key sectors such as energy and digital technology, according to Ousmane Dione, the bank’s Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa. In a tweet, Dione shared that ...
