Two of Pakistan’s dynastic political parties have formally announced the formation of a coalition government, a move that brings an end to nearly two weeks of negotiations and likely keeps …
Indonesia Issues More Tax Incentives for EV Sales
Under new rules made public late on Tuesday, Indonesia will remove luxury tax on EVs for the 2024 fiscal year and import tax until the end of 2025. It will also lower value-added tax to 1% from 11% …
India regulator finds $240 mln diverted out of Zee’s books, sources say
India’s market regulator has made a preliminary finding that 20 billion rupees ($240 million) has been diverted out of Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ books, and Zee Group founders have been called in …
Farmers protest: India farmers say barricades won’t stop Delhi march
The farmers are resuming their protest after talks fell through earlier this week. Protesting Indian farmers are resuming their march on capital Delhi after four rounds of talks w …
India’s Nifty 50 set to open at new record high
Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 reaching fresh all-time highs, aided by sustained domestic inflows, while Asian peers remain muted amid fading …
China’s coast guard has triggered ‘panic’ in Taiwan. That’s only part of Beijing’s plan
Chinese coast guard’s increased patrols are Beijing’s latest effort to tilt the status quo in its favor by undermining Taiwan’s control of the around its outlying islands, analysts say.
China-Born Australian Democracy Blogger Decides Against Appealing Suspended Chinese Death Sentence
A China-born Australian democracy blogger will not appeal his suspended death sentence imposed by a Beijing court, with his family saying a legal challenge would be detrimental to his welfare …
Iraq No Longer Needs U.S.-Led Coalition Forces: PM
(MENAFN- Nam News Network) BAGHDAD, Feb 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, said yesterday that, Iraq does not need military advisors from 25 countries, to work within the …
Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee
Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.Last week, Lee …
South Korea export momentum sustained on electronics demand
The trade shortfall came to US$1.2 billion (S$1.61 billion). South Korea is one of the world’s largest exporters, with a wide range of goods it ships to consumers and supply chains around the globe.