Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, the expansion of households’ disposable income levels, combined with a large youthful consumer base, are driving greater levels of spending on alcohol, which is …
Indonesia imposes 10per cent VAT on Facebook, Disney, Tiktok – tax office
Indonesia has added more techology companies that will be obligated to apply 10per cent value-added tax on sales to Indonesian customers to …
Hong Kong’s wealthy move gold out of city on security law fears
Hong Kong’s wealthy are moving increasing amounts of their gold out of the financial hub after Beijing imposed a new national security law on the city last month, dealers in the …
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong files court challenge to 2019 poll disqualification
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong filed a court challenge on Friday against his disqualification from district polls, in a move which may have implications for this year’s removals of …
Hong Kong’s MTR to delay new mall opening amid new coronavirus wave, CEO says
Lohas Mall’s phase one opening in Hong Kong will be postponed to a “better time” given current movement restrictions during the pandemic, says Mass Transit Railway Corporation CEO Jacob Kam.
Steep discounts for Hong Kong foreclosed homes may portend property price slump
Some Hong Kong foreclosed homes have been recently sold at steep discounts, adding to signs that the world’s most expensive housing market could be heading for price declines both this year and next.
Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 375 new Covid-19 cases
The Bahrain health ministry has reported 375 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 369 recoveries.Of the new cases, 138 were among expatriate workers, 237 were contacts of active cases.Two …
Qatar- Strong winds and dusty conditions to continue
Strong winds are again expected in some places during the daytime on Friday along with dusty conditions, the weather forecast shows. Windy conditions are also likely offshore on Friday.
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Qatar Ranked High on “Ease of Doing Business,” as Country Develops Fintech Friendly Policies, Launches Regulatory Sandbox
Qatar ranked high on “ease of doing business,” as country develops Fintech friendly policies, launches regulatory sandbox.
Protesters stage ‘die-in’ at University of Georgia over plans for in-person classes as an apparent photo from the school of plexiglass being held up by painter’s tape on a desk …
The protesters delivered an open letter demanding free COVID-19 tests for all and that in-person teaching be optional.