The Iraqi Commission of Integrity announced Monday the restoration of 1,376 properties that had been illegally acquired by powerful persons and parties, to state ownership. The Commission confirmed it …
Accor’s MGallery hotel property debuts in Philippines
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Southeast Asia, introduces Admiral Hotel – MGallery as its first MGallery property in the Philippines. Set along Roxas Boulevard with sweeping views …
Tax the rich? 5 ways Singapore might tackle wealth inequality as it seeks inclusive growth
An approach that’s grown in popularity in some countries, Singapore could look to take a slice of profits from windfalls such as share sales and property speculation. The United States recently passed …
Geneva missions’ gathering marks 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos ties
The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations on August 16 hosted a get-together with their Lao counterparts in Geneva to mark …
Five ways Singapore could increase taxes on the rich
Singapore may impose more taxes on the wealthy as it seeks more inclusive growth and here are five options the government could consider.
Chinese ‘spy ship’ docks in Sri Lanka, stokes worry in India
Sri Lanka has referred to the Yuan Wang 5 as a “scientific research ship,” but there are fears in India that the vessel could be used to surveil the region, with multiple media reports calling it a …
Japan Reports Trade Deficit for 12th Month as Yen’s Slide Peaks
Japan’s trade deficit hit a record high in July as the impact of soaring commodities and the yen’s 24-year low added to the headwinds for the nation’s economic recovery.
China, Japan buck trend, keep interest rates low
China’s central bank cut its policy interest rate by 10 basis points with the implicit aim of helping to boost the recovery of its economy, which is still reeling from the zero-Covid policy and …
What major project declaration means for Tasmania’s multi-billion-dollar North East Wind plan
The multi-billion-dollar North East Wind project has been given a helping hand by the state government, but what is the plan?
Parent arrested after bus loaded with students blasted with pepper spray in Georgia
The driver and a school monitor were hospitalized, and the woman was arrested after 24 students were exposed to the chemical.