While the government Budget is usually an annual affair, Budget 2021 which is due to be tabled in Parliament next Friday is actually akin to being the fifth Budget ... ( read original story ...)
Finance minister: Budget 2021 to be bigger than Budget 2020, govt will not reduce projects but will spend more to ‘restart’ Malaysia’s economy
The Malaysian government intends to spend more money next year with Budget 2021 expected to have a bigger allocation than Budget 2020, in order to create more jobs and ... ( read original story ...)
GLC, GLIC must contribute more to economy during pandemic, says finance minister
Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz says companies still doing well should not be looking solely at profits, but should do more for economic, job and investment development. ( read original story ...)
Bala Hissar — the ancient citadel of Kabul that India is helping Afghanistan to restore
India signed an MoU with Afghanistan in August for restoration of Bala Hissar fortress, pledging approximately $1 mn. Aga Khan Trust for Culture plans to compete project by 2022. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Oct Exports Decline on Fewer Working Days, Virus Lockdown Angst May Weigh
South Korean exports slipped back into contraction in October, as the Chuseok holiday cut working days, although chip and car sales remained robust, government data showed on Sunday. Exports slid 3.6% ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Turkey at 97
Today, 29th October 2020 is 97th Proclamiination Day of the Republic of Turkey-a very important day in history for People & Friends of Turkey across the globe. Turkey is about to embark on the decade ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Capital Raises Minimum Wages for Some Businesses
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah said the wage freeze was intended to help keep businesses afloat as the country faces its first annual economic contraction since the Asian financial crisis. Read more: ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to merge Garuda and tourism companies
Indonesia's flag carrier fell into the red in January to June, suffering a net loss of $723.26 million. The government plans to provide 8.5 trillion rupiah ($578.7 million) in financial assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Discover our favourite establishments in the city with Time Out Hong Kong’s Recommended 2020 campaign
Ever wondered where the Time Out team go to unwind, shop, eat, and drink? Our team know Hong Kong better than anybody else, and we are launching the Time Out Recommended 2020 campaign to give you ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers arrested over disruption of legislature
Hong Kong police have arrested seven people over scuffles that broke out in the city's legislature earlier this year during a faceoff between pro-democracy and pro-Beijing lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)