By John Lee. The Council of Ministers has approved the imposition of an additional 40 percent customs duty on imports of nitrogen gas from all countries. The measure is intended to regulate industrial …
Vietnam Joins World’s Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion
For the full year, Vietnam’s total trade turnover is projected to reach about US$920 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9%.
Pakistan’s oldest brewery gets export licence after 50-year ban: What it means for economy
The decision marks a historic turning point for the 165-year-old business, which has persisted through strict domestic regulations and cultural resistance to the alcohol trade in an Islamic republic.
Starbucks, Burger King raise eyebrows after selling massive stakes to Chinese private equity funds: ‘Enables the business to operate at China speed’
“Even before the deal is closed, they will go into the company, all ready to start focusing on a few key initiatives.” …
Data Center Surge Reaches India as American Tech Giants Invest Billions
Megacities in southern India are attracting enormous investments to help build artificial intelligence infrastructure to serve the world’s most data-hungry country.
Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers in 6 months amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker
Nexperia owner Wingtech says the China unit produced more than 11 billion chips since mid-October, despite wafer supply constraints Nexperia China, the estranged unit of the Dutch chipmaker, is …
Comparing Malaysia’s Tax and Incentive Regimes Using Business Intelligence
An investor-focused assessment of Malaysia’s tax and incentive regimes, examining how incentives perform across sectors and locations.
Rockwell Automation extends Saudi Arabia presence with new collaboration
The new collaboration is the latest development in what Rockwell Automation said is a 50-year-plus commitment to Saudi Arabia’s long-term growth strategy.
Saudi Arabia speeds up banking with new e-cheque system
The Saudi Central Bank has introduced an electronic cheque clearing service, allowing cheques to be cleared within one business day as part of the kingdom’s digital push …
Thailand leverages nighttime economy to boost tourism
As thousands of fireworks illuminated the sky over the Chao Phraya River, marking the finale of the annual light festival, Thailand has signaled a step forward in its strategy to revitalize the …