The yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, as fresh COVID-19 outbreaks, property sector woes and geopolitical tensions clouded the outlook for China’s economy, even as exports remained …
China-Taiwan crisis: Implications and options for Japan
Several countries have a stake in the fate of Taiwan and one of them is its neighbour, Japan. The escalated tension between China and Taiwan over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the …
Ascott opens 20 new properties with 4,500 units in H1
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has opened 20 properties with more than 4,500 units in the first half (H1) of 2022, a 56% …
Tighter UAE rules for property transactions involving virtual assets
New rules leave little or no room for manipulation, says Minister of Economy Abu Dhabi: New reporting requirements for real estate transactions involving virtual assets conducted in the UAE have been …
Australian man Robert Pether’s health deteriorating 16 months after ‘arbitrary detention’ in Iraq began
There are growing concerns for Australian man Robert Pether, who is languishing in an overcrowded Baghdad jail, with doctors arguing he needs urgent surgery to treat multiple suspected skin cancers.
Absolute Hotel Services Announces First Absolute Collection Hotel, Paasha Atelier Bali, Indonesia
Jonathan Wigley, CEO of the Absolute Hotel Services group is delighted to announce the launch of Absolute Hotel Services’ white label management portfolio, Absolute Collection, with the signing of …
COMO Hotels and Resorts celebrates the reopening of the spiritual Himalayan Kingdom
Transferring to COMO Uma Punakha for the following three nights, the property offers intimate lodge-style accommodation … Marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey, the Jewels of Bhutan also …
GST Rates & Exemptions: List Of 16 Services
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued clarifications regarding applicable GST rates and exemptions on certain services.The Board has received representations …
Climate change and looking beyond GDP
The management guru Peter Drucker famously said: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”. While he said this in the context of managing companies, it is equally true of managing climate change …
India’s Drone Pioneer ideaForge Launches into the North American Market
India’s drone industry pioneer ideaForge announced plans to enter the US market. The move builds on the company’s enterprise and homeland security work in India and its earlie …