Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said on Tuesday that Syria’s economic future depends on a strong partnership between the ...
Hong Kong Forges New Opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia
A large delegation, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (June 1-6) to forge closer ties with Central Asia.
Nepal’s ride-hailing tax proposal: The wrong taxes at the wrong time
The Government of Nepal's proposed Finance Bill 2083/84 seeks to expand the tax base and bring greater formalisation to the digital economy. In principle, these are reasonable objectives. Yet the ...
Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
One of the key sticking points remaining in negotiations between the US and Iran centers on monetary compensation, as President Donald Trump is eager to strike a deal that will be viewed as superior ...
Catholic youth in in Bangladesh campaign for care of creation
Inspired by the Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, Catholic young people in Bangladesh have been working on an awareness campaign ahead of World Environment Day on June 5.
Bangladesh announce squad for ODI series against Australia, 30-yr-old returns to fold after 4-year absence
Bangladesh have announced their 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia which is set to start from June 9 ...
US and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.
Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
Kuwait Authorities Seize Over 6,000 Counterfeit Items in Salmiya Raid
Kuwait’s Hawalli Governorate Inspection and Monitoring Team carried out a field campaign in the Salmiya area, targeting commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan railroad stocks attract activist investors eyeing property holdings
TOKYO -- Activist investors are building stakes in Japanese railway operators, betting the companies can unlock greater shareholder value from property holdings and other underutilized assets. ( read original story ...)