MPs on Thursday, for the third consecutive day, continued their deliberations over the government's policy statement, which Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh presented to ... ( read original story ...)
Government of India extends financial assistance to Nepal for construction of school building
Representatives of the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Rural Municipality of Chankheli-Darma of Humla District signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Prince Hits a New Year Reset by Making Allies Not Enemies
On a day that Saudi Arabia jolted the oil market with an output cut it called a “gesture of goodwill,” the kingdom’s de-facto ruler took center stage in a mirrored concert hall, ready to resolve a ... ( read original story ...)
Oil Hovers Near 11-Month Highs, Sustained by Saudi Output Cuts Pledge
Oil prices edged higher on Friday, hovering near 11-month highs hit the previous day, as Saudi Arabia's pledge to make voluntary cuts to its output continued to buoy the mood in the market though ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report
This article previously cited a report that incorrectly stated South Korea’s crypto taxation plans were expected for 2023, a year behind schedule. As confirmed by Korea, the new tax plan is still ... ( read original story ...)
Refiners Taken Aback by Saudi Output Pledge
Several oil refiners in Asia were taken aback by Saudi Arabia's pledge to curb 1 million barrels a day of supplies from next month. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report
This article previously cited a report that incorrectly stated South Korea’s crypto taxation plans were expected for 2023, a year behind schedule. As confirmed by Korea, the new tax plan is still ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Soars 15% After Report of Deal With Apple; Asia-Pacific Stocks Rise
South Korea’s local media reported a deal between the firm and tech giant Apple on developing electric vehicles and batteries. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Arrests 53 for Plot to ‘Overthrow’ Government in Latest Crackdown on Dissent
Hong Kong police arrested 53 people in dawn raids on democracy activists on Wednesday in the biggest crackdown since China last year imposed a security law which opponents say is aimed at quashing ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea to jack up support for electric, hydrogen cars
South Korea plans to increase budgetary support for the purchase of electric and hydrogen cars by around 30 percent this year in a bid to nurture the next-generation vehicle sector, the finance ... ( read original story ...)