Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025, as a resurgence of Chinese visitors and relaxed visa policies helped lure travelers.
Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spies
Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh, fifth incident in 3 weeks in protest-hit country
A Hindu youth was shot dead in public on Monday evening in Bangladesh's Jashore district, triggering panic in the area. The incident took place around 5:45 pm at Kopalia Bazar in Ward No. 17 of ...
What US Capture of Maduro Means for China’s Designs on Taiwan
The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday went viral on Chinese social media, where netizens speculated Chinese ...
China Needed Oil. Venezuela Needed Cash. Their Deal Faces a Turning Point.
Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Cyprus overhaul of tax system comes into force
Cyprus’ revamped tax framework for businesses and individuals took effect on January 1, 2026, following the passage of the government’s tax reform package by parliament late last month. The House ...
Invest Cyprus Welcomes Wrike’s Decision to Open a New Office in Cyprus
Leading collaborative work management company places “vote of confidence” in emerging European tech hub NICOSIA, Cyprus--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Invest Cyprus has welcomed the decision of US-based work ...
Bahrain unveils fiscal reforms with fuel, utility price hikes and new taxes
Bahrain's government and parliament, the Council of Representatives, held several meetings to discuss measures to support the state's public finances ...
Kuwait reforms real estate, tax and economic laws to boost investment
Kuwait pushes sweeping legislative reforms—from digital commerce to fiscal stability—to boost investment and diversify the economy ...
How Oman can reclaimits trade‑hub legacy
Oman’s identity was shaped by trade long before modern borders and balance sheets. For centuries, Omani merchants linked East Africa, the Gulf ...