Bhutan’s new income tax reliefs to benefit families, homeowners, and persons with disabilities
A major addition is the parenthood child tax credit, a measure to support parents and encourage population growth.
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Bangladeshi government to ease labour union requirement
The advisory council approved a draft ordinance to allow groups of as few as 20 workers to apply to form a trade union, a major regulatory shift in worker representation,…
China’s food delivery platforms to abolish late-delivery fines
Cities participating in the trial include Nantong and Changzhou in Jiangsu province, Jieyang in Guangdong province, and Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. There are plans to expand…
Thailand unveils major tourism stimulus package to revive growth
Government agencies are mandated to accelerate spending by disbursing 60% of their seminar and training budgets, injecting approximately 6 billion baht into the economy by January…
Japan to probe overseas real estate regulations for foreign nationals, will use data to update own laws
The government will look at legal regulations in Canada, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan, and will examine the extent to which foreigners are restricted in purchasing and leasing…
Malaysian ministers push for stronger digital ecosystem for AI
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said AI should be seen as a complementary tool to enhance human capability, not as a replacement.
Foreign beer and luxury goods spotted in Pyongyang despite UN sanctions
Chanel perfumes, Corona beer, and Adidas jerseys are openly sold in North Korean stores, Chinese social media posts reveal.
China’s move on rare earths aimed at safeguarding the industry: experts
China announced on Thursday, October 9, that it would impose export control measures on technologies related to rare earths, with immediate effect.
Vietnam, Singapore step up cooperation on energy, trade, technology
The two sides agreed to work closely at the technical level to develop legal, financial, and technical frameworks for the project, and to explore the establishment of…
Bangladesh missing out on $3 trillion global halal market
Certification and infrastructure gaps hinder halal exports.