India’s finance ministry is considering cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel to cushion the impact of record high domestic prices, three government officials close to the discussions said. A ... ( read original story ...)
India’s finance ministry likely to cut taxes on petroleum products
India’s finance ministry is considering cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel to cushion the impact of record high domestic prices, three government officials close to the discussions said. ( read original story ...)
Centre partisan on Mudra loans: Vinod Kumar writes to Finance Minister
State Planning Commission Deputy Chairman and former MP Boinpally Vinod Kumar charged that the Centre is giving Mudra loans more to the BJP-ruled states and denying the same to Telangana state. ( read original story ...)
Amazon accused of race-gender bias in workplace
A lawsuit filed in US federal court accused Amazon of keeping women and Black employees down while publicly talking up the need for diversity ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Explores SPAC Listings to Get In on Deal Boom
Hong Kong is exploring allowing listing of special purpose acquisition companies, jumping into a market that has sparked a frenzy of U.S. dealmaking. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bail hearings in national security case sound alarm for city’s courts
The prosecution of 47 democracy activists for participating in a primary vote is the widest use of a draconian law that Beijing imposed on the financial center. ( read original story ...)
“Patriots governing Hong Kong” principle conducive to Hong Kong’s prosperity, stability: business sector
Hong Kong's business sector has said the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" is conducive to Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, as well as people's well-being, and called for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 5G user penetration to reach 23% in 2021
The penetration rate of Taiwan's 5G service subscriber market is expected to reach over 23% in 2021 thanks to continued network deployments by telecom players and the availability of new applications ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Church says ‘satanic’ Eurovision entry must be yanked
The Orthodox Church of Cyprus on Tuesday called for the withdrawal of the country’s controversial entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest titled “El Diablo,” charging that the song makes an ... ( read original story ...)
Finance and National Economy Minister sheds light on state budget
Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa shed light on Bahrain’s general state budget for the fiscal years (2021-2022). “The draft budget is based on principles that ... ( read original story ...)