HANOI, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Vietnam will introduce an absolute excise tax on cigarettes starting in 2027, with rates increasing incrementally to 10,000 dong ($0.38) per pack by 2031 as part of a …
U.S. Refuelling Aircraft Lost in Western Iraq
By John Lee. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft during operations over Iraq. According to a statement issued on 12th March …
South Korea’s small businesses grow, digital adoption surges
The number of small business entities and employees in South Korea both increased in 2024, according to a survey. While the adoption of digital technologies among small business owners surged …
Iran’s Shahed war is turning into a booming business for the world’s small drone manufacturers
Interceptor drone manufacturers say they’ve been flooded by business inquiries from potential buyers, with most coming from the Middle East.
Exclusive-Pakistan’s domestic power sources cushion LNG supply risk, minister says
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, March 13 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s growing reliance on domestic power, including solar and wind energy, nuclear reactors, coal and hydropower, has reduced its vulnerability to …
HSBC, Standard Chartered to get stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong
The city has been pushing ahead with ambitions to become a crypto hub through a series of regulatory measures first announced in 2022 Read more at The Business Times.
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, hospitality, fuel, TechIsland, WISTA
The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Thursday said that Cyprus remains a safe and reliable destination for international investment, business activity and quality tourism, following a …
Kingdom’s banking sector operating at highest levels of readiness says CBB
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has affirmed that the kingdom’s banking and financial sector continues to operate at the highest levels of readiness amid the current regional developments and the …
Singapore firms explore humanoid robots to ease worker crunch
Singapore firms are exploring humanoid and autonomous robots to tackle manpower shortages and enhance productivity. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnamese businesses in Laos express confidence in national political system ahead of general elections
The Vietnamese business community in Laos closely follows major political developments at home while contributing to socio-economic development and social welfare activities in Laos.