Sri Lanka's government will propose an 18% reduction in electricity tariffs to the power regulator on Thursday, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera told parliament. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka new Casino licenses to require minimum investments
Sri Lanka has introduced a minimum investment requirement of 30 and 100 million dollars for new casino licenses in an 'integrated development' in amended regulations published by the Finance Ministry. ( read original story ...)
25 dead in Eastern Afghanistan mountain landslide, Ministry Report
The Ministry of Disaster Management in Afghanistan states that as a result of a mountain landslide in the Nurgaram district of Nuristan province, 25 people have lost their lives while another 10 have ... ( read original story ...)
Heung-min Son: Tottenham star asks South Korea fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after Asian Cup bust-up
Heung-min Son has asked South Korea supporters forgive teammate Lee Kang-in after ... From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out, offers and more. For the best ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole for corruption-related offenses
He had been abroad when the army took power but returned in 2008, after a new friendly civilian administration briefly ruled Thailand. However, he skipped bail that same year just before he was ... ( read original story ...)
Vermont resident makes ‘unsettling’ discoveries on property as migrant crisis hits northern border
Vermont resident Kristy Brow explained why she fears for her safety after making 'unsettling' discoveries outside her home stemming from the surge in northern border illegal crossings. ( read original story ...)
India’s weather events are driving up reinsurance costs
In India, the scenario is further complicated by the regulated nature of storm, tempest, flood, and inundation (STFI) rates, which are set by insurers rather than dictated by market forces. This setup ... ( read original story ...)
India’s macro were inverse of China for decades, Modi’s reforms changed that: Jefferies’ Chris Wood
The property market was in a downturn for seven years and now it is in an upturn for the last three years and delivering its full potential, giving multiplier effects for the economy, he added. The ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: China’s New Regulatory Head Says “I’m Your Huckleberry”
Asian stocks were largely lower following the US’ poor performance yesterday, less Mainland China and Hong Kong, which posted a strong day on very high volumes. ( read original story ...)
Ship blamed for Cape Town stink leaves for Iraq
South African authorities say conditions on board the livestock vessel from Brazil are "abhorrent".