Lured by a rising India, Central Asia rediscovers Iran’s Chabahar port
In the foreseeable future the usefulness of Iran’s Chabahar port and the INSTC for the landlocked Central Asian countries will triumph over those of other connectivity routes.
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Tashkent hosts first ever International Investment Forum
Uzbekistan took a major step in 2017 when it lifted restrictions on the conversion of foreign currency and the repatriation of profits by foreign investors.
Taliban stop exports, imports from India
By ANI New Delhi: The Taliban have stopped all imports and exports with India after entering Kabul and taking
US to boost Afghanistan’s air exports: watchdog
The plan is a four-year period from 2021-2025
Fewer women than men will regain work during COVID-19 recovery: ILO
Fewer women will regain jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic during the recovery period, than men, according to a new study released on Monday by the UN’s labour agency.
Oil mixed amid U.S. inventories draw, OPEC+ impasse
Investors worried OPEC+ impasse could boost global crude supply
Migrant worker numbers rise by five million: ILO
The number of international migrant workers has increased from 164 to 169 million, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Wednesday, noting a marked rise in the number of young people seeking opportunities abroad, too.
COVID-19 impact on tourism could deal $4 trillion blow to global economy: UN report
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism could result in a more than $4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday in a report issued jointly with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Oil hits new multi-year highs; investors eye Iran nuclear talks this week
Brent crude futures for August rose 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $72.17 a barrel by 0107 GMT, their highest since May 2019. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for July touched $70 for the first time since October 2018 and was at $69.91 a barrel, up 29 cents, or 0.4%.
COVID crisis to push global unemployment over 200 million mark in 2022: Experts
The economic crisis caused by the COVID pandemic is expected to contribute to global unemployment of more than 200 million people next year, with women and youth workers worst-hit, UN labour experts said recently