Malaysia's economy is expected to have contracted for the first time in more than a decade in the first quarter as the coronavirus crisis shattered private consumption and external demand. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy
The kingdom first introduced VAT two years ago as part of efforts to cut its reliance on world energy markets. Saudi Arabia's state news agency said VAT will increase from 5% to 15% as of 1 July, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to raise VAT threefold amid ‘painful’ austerity measures
The world's largest oil exporter is suffering from slumping prices, while at the same time measures to fight the new coronavirus are likely to curb the pace and scale of economic reforms launched by ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan Cricket Board bans Shafiqullah Shafaq from all forms of cricket for six years
The wicketkeeper-batsman pleaded guilty by accepted four charges related to the breaching of the ACB Anti-Corruption Code ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s May 1-10 exports dive as coronavirus wipes out global demand
South Korean exports and imports suffered a precipitous decline in the first 10 days of May, underlining a bleak outlook for Asia's fourth largest economy and international trade as the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
The Fed’s Vietnam moment
However, some of the Fed’s recent initiatives take it into treacherous territory, from which an exit it may be difficult. Just as Kennedy’s first escalation of the Vietnam conflict inexorably led to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe criticised for move on prosecutors during coronavirus crisis
Celebrities and other critics of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have taken to social media in droves to protest against a plan to raise the retirement age for prosecutors, calling it undemocratic ... ( read original story ...)
Carcass Of Endangered Dolphin In Bangladesh Sparks Poaching Fears
The dolphin is already the second dead Ganges river dolphin discovered since the coronavirus-related lockdown began. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sends 300 Rohingya to live on perilous island
Rohingya refugees fleeing violent persecution in Burma have been sent to a remote island stricken by floods and frequented by pirates.More than 300 Rohingya, who had been drifting helplessly in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: India to Restart Trains Even as Infections Rise
Passengers will have to wear masks and undergo health screenings. U.K. announces mandatory quarantine for incoming travelers. ( read original story ...)