By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, March 12 (Reuters) – Nepal will begin rationing cooking gas amid fears that the Middle East conflict could create a nationwide shortage, an official said on Thursday.
South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul’s pledge of $350 billion US investments
South Korean lawmakers on Thursday passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in US investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs. Government officials …
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
March 9 (Reuters) – The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability …
Hong Kong arrests hedge fund, broker staff in insider probe
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s financial regulators and anti-graft agency arrested eight people this week as part of an investigation into a HK$315 million (S$51.4 million) insider dealing and corruption …
Bahrain gives green signal to Inovest’s Shariah Reit
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‘Disciplined optimism’: UAE hiring continues as companies look past regional tensions
Employers maintain hiring plans for 2026 while prioritising essential roles in technology, finance and operations as the UAE job market slows but does not stop …
South Korea to cap fuel price starting Friday to ease consumer burden
SEOUL, March 12 (Reuters) – South Korea said on Thursday that it will cap domestic fuel prices starting on Friday to combat a spike in energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The …
Hong Kong watchdog launches probe into Guotai Junan, detains one employee
Guotai Junan International said on Thursday Hong Kong’s securities regulator has raided its principal place of business, seized certain documents and detained an employee.The financial services …
Hong Kong’s Economy Is Now Risky Business
Hong Kong is not the world’s freest market economy that it once was. For years, Hong Kong was a place where one could count on an open business environment with strong rule of law protections. 2020 – …
Cyprus Business Now: constructions, tourism, port, banks, state payroll
Development licensing delays remain a major obstacle to tackling Cyprus’ housing problem, the Property Developers Association said after a meeting with Limassol district governor Yiannis Tsouloftas, …