KATHMANDU, July 14: The Ministry of Finance has issued a directive requiring all public sector payments to be made exclusively through electronic systems starting from 17 July, 2025. The circular has ...
Singlife Philippines launches Protect from Funeral Costs: A final act of love that lives on
In Filipino culture, being present is everything. Whether it’s for birthdays, emergencies, or moments of grief—showing up is how we show love. But what if you couldn’t be there when it matters most?
Malaysia says trade permit required for AI chips of U.S. origin
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's trade ministry said on Monday that the export, transshipment and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence chips of U.S. origin will be subject to a trade ...
Air India crash: Group accident policies and InstaClaims bring quick relief
ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported receiving claims under travel and personal accident policies. These include accidental death, trip cancellations, baggage loss, and hotel booking cancellations ...
Malaysia’s wholesale, retail trade sales up 4.4% RM154.3bil in May – DOSM
Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade registered a total sales of RM154.3 billion in May 2025, reflecting a 4.4 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia ...
Fuelling India’s green future: the pivotal role of sustainable finance
Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs): The Reserve Bank of India, on behalf of the Government of India, has been auctioning SGrBs to finance green projects in the public sector. This initiative, aligned with ...
Asia Braces For Trump’s Tariffs: South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan Scramble Ahead Of August Deadline
Several Asian economies are racing to strike last-minute trade deals with the U.S. ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline that could trigger steep new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s global tariff ...
Income tax guide for NRIs returning to India from abroad: Here’s how to understand your tax liabilities for smoother transition
If you’re planning to settle in India, understanding how your tax residency status changes is as important as getting your shipping container through customs. The tax liability of NRIs after returning ...
JGBs Fall on Japan’s Fiscal Worries Ahead of Upcoming Election
JGBs fell in price terms in the morning Tokyo session on Japan’s fiscal worries ahead of the Upper House election on July 20.
Air India crash probe: Victims’ families call out lack of transparency after shocking fuel cut-off findings in ‘vague’ preliminary report
The AAIB report ruled out pilot intoxication, bird strikes, or fuel contamination as contributing factors. Investigators have recovered critical components for further analysis, and both the US ...