China has launched a global hunt for hundreds of billions of dollars in unpaid taxes going back decades as Beijing seeks to fill a deepening fiscal hole by targeting the ultra-rich. Authorities have …
UNDP reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic reform agenda
Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic reform and development agenda, commending the Government’s …
Siyapatha Finance opens branch in Chunnakam
Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 — Siyapatha Finance PLC unveiled its 65th branch in Chunnakam, Jaffna, further strengthening the Company’s presence in the Northern region of Sri Lanka.Beaches & Islands …
EA Is Now Owned by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Reignites Gaming’s Sportswashing Debate
One of the biggest companies in gaming now answers to Riyadh. On August 4, Electronic Arts officially became a private company, its $55 billion take-private buyout, the largest leveraged buyout in …
EA Is Now Owned by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Reignites Gaming’s Sportswashing Debate
One of the biggest companies in gaming now answers to Riyadh. On August 4, Electronic Arts officially became a private company, its $55 billion take-private buyout, the largest leveraged buyout in …
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership – and loads it with debt.
Pakistan, US make progress on reciprocal trade framework: finance ministry
Says proposed reciprocal trade framework ‘advanced significantly’, reaffirm the commitment to concluding agreement …
Indonesia plans to delay e-commerce seller tax to boost purchasing power, minister says
JAKARTA, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Indonesia plans to delay the collection of income tax from sellers on e-commerce marketplaces, due to take effect this month, to boost purchasing power and economic growth, …
Israel rolls out tender for national quantum computer, and plans for advanced AI push
Plan aims to establish ‘Israeli technological sovereignty,’ provide a significant boost to the local high-tech ecosystem, and strengthen the country’s long-term competitiveness The post Israel rolls …
UAE GDP hits $132 billion in Q1 2026 as 3% growth confirmed
UAE real GDP grew by 3% year on year in Q1 2026, reaching $132.1 billion (AED485 billion). Non-oil GDP grew by 4.8% and generated 79.4% of national output, according to the UAE Media Office. The total …