BSEC Codes of Corporate Governance - a critique
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) issued a new set of directives known as 'Codes of Corporate Governance' in June 2018, and asked the listed companies to comply with those by December 31, 2018, i.e. within the next six months. While issuing the directives, the limitation of the timeframe,...
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Innovation hates a vacuum
The burgeoning trade war between the United States and China has as much to do with technology as with the balance of trade. Reports have surfaced that the US Treasury Department is drafting rules to block Chinese firms from investing in American companies doing business in so-called industrially significant technology,...
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Malaysia: Reviving the dream of a national car
Dr. Mahathir stunned the world by being the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 92. During his first term lasting from 1981 to 2003, he demonstrated bold leadership in driving the development of Malaysia. Starting from Petronas twin towers, to Proton, he undertook several mega projects making headlines...
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