Despite the best efforts of the Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu to disrupt the nuclear talks with Iran by attacking Iran’s nuclear computer network, the news out of Geneva is that a new …
Iran: Installing Butcher Mohseni Ejei as Judiciary Chief Is Another Step in Consolidating the Regime’s Criminals
By installing Ejei, Khamenei completed the project to consolidate his regime, putting in place a “Hezbollahi government,” for which he …
Vietnam welcomes foreign investment to help grow its finance sector
SINGAPOREAN investors looking for opportunities in Vietnam could focus on areas of finance and infrastructure, among other sectors, said Do Nhat Hoang, director general, Foreign Investment Agency, …
EU, UK firms introduced to opportunities in Vietnam
The multinational financial group HSBC held a webinar on July 1 to introduce business opportunities in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) for European Union and UK businesses.
Japan May household spending growth seen slowing amid pandemic
Japan’s household spending likely slowed in May, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as a new wave of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination rollout weigh on consumer confidence.
Pakistan abolishes withholding tax on bank transactions, used cars
The Federal Board of Revenue has abolished withholding tax on bank transactions, purchase of used cars, domestic and international air travel, CNG and minerals, it said Friday. The tax has been …
Indonesia to boost social, health spending amid virus battle
Indonesia will increase social assistance and healthcare spending in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases and to soften the economic blow of tougher restrictions taking effect this week, its finance …
India joins OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal
India and the majority of the members OECDG20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting adopted yesterday high-level statement containing an ou …
India backs reform for global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%
India has joined 129 countries in backing a two-pillar plan to reform international taxation and ensure multinational companies pay taxes at a minimum rate of at least 15% wherever they operate. “The …
Suicide attack shocks Hong Kong as it marks security crackdown
A year after China introduced draconian national security laws, tensions in Hong Kong continue to simmer beneath the surface.