Nepal has achieved significant poverty reduction over the past decades, alongside notable advancements in infrastructure, education, health and digital connectivity.
13MP bold step to grow Malaysia’s economy, says Amir Hamzah
The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a bold step forward to grow the nation’s economy to ensure opportunities for all Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The Finance Minister II said that the …
South Korea to roll back tax cuts as new leader seeks expansionary policy
South Korea’s government put forward plans on Thursday to roll back recently imposed tax cuts, such as those on corporate income and stock investments, as the country’s new leader seeks an …
South Korea to roll back tax cuts as new leader seeks expansionary policy
South Korea’s government put forward plans on Thursday to roll back recently imposed tax cuts, such as those on corporate income and stock investments, as the country’s new leader seeks an …
Trump announces trade agreement with South Korea ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with South Korea, which calls for 15% tariffs on goods from there.
Iran Issues Update on Nuclear Enrichment
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program remain stalled following strikes by Israel and the United States. The bombing of key nuclear facilities has deepened Iran’s mistrust of Washington and …
Vietnam pushes for market upgrade to attract long term capital flows
On July 30, Lao Dong newspaper, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), organised a seminar titled “Upgrading the stock market, expanding capital mobilisation channels for the economy”.
Japan’s dealmaking machine revs up
Across the Pacific, though, is a machine roaring back to life. In Japan the number of private-equity deals has doubled since 2019, and their value has tripled. Mergers and acquisitions reached a …
Posts falsely claim new Philippine law taxes bank savings
The Philippines has not imposed a levy on personal savings, contrary to false claims circulating on social media. Taxation experts told AFP that a recently implemented law would only tax the interest …
How Trump’s tariffs are impacting Japan’s favorite beverage
Outside of Kyoto, Japan, in a small city called Uji, tea farmer Yoshitsugu Furukawa is struggling to figure out what President Donald Trump’s 15% tariffs on all Japanese exports set to go into effect …