Otandastar Fund and the World Association of Kazakhs under support of the Kazakh Ministries of Information and Social Development, Foreign Affairs held an online opening of the Kazakh cultural and ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia imposes new tax on property deals, exempts them from VAT
Saudi Arabia will exempt real estate transactions from a 15% value-added tax and instead impose a new 5% tax on property deals, said a royal order issued by King Salman on Friday. The kingdom's ... ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-Malaysia risks investment trouble as political drama drags on
With its leadership tossed into uncertainty again, Malaysia risks delays and loss of new investments, analysts and business groups say, as anxiety bubbles among foreign investors worried about policy ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines embarks on restructuring exercise
KUALA LUMPUR: National carrier Malaysia Airline Bhd (MAG) is in the process of restructuring operations by revising its Long-Term Business Plan (LTBP) further to ensure the Group's relevance and ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia palm oil producer vows to clear name after U.S. ban | Charlotte Observer
Malaysian palm oil producer FGV Holdings Berhad has vowed to “clear its name” after the U.S. banned imports of its palm oil over allegations of forced labor and other abuses. ( read original story ...)
Nomura outlines three factors driving outperformance of South Korean stocks
Nomura’s Chetan Seth says there’re three reasons behind the positive performance of South Korean shares: retail investor support, the country’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam looks to attract foreign investment in equitisation of SOEs
As the Government is focusing on accelerating the privatisation and divestment of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), attracting foreign investment is important to the success of the progress, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: PMO to review plans, costs of three China-funded rail projects
Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office has constituted a committee to review negotiated contract costs of three railways projects, which are supposed to be implemented with Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea September exports rise for first time in seven months
South Korean exports rose for the first time in seven months in September as major trading partners eased lockdowns and gradually resumed business activity, government data showed yesterday. ( read original story ...)
UK finances production of breathing devices in Pakistan
The United Kingdom is pleased to be supporting Pakistan in its effort to tackle the pandemic. Our financing assistance through Karandaaz to support breathing devices will be an important element in ... ( read original story ...)