Brunei among cheapest tax-free countries for relocation
Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are listed as the top four cheapest tax-free countries for expats. This is followed by Brunei, the Maldives, Qatar,…
Economy
Entertainment tax put on hold, Minister Luhut says
Minister Luhut said the government had met with several stakeholders, and it had decided to evaluate the policy. He said the tax hike would affect many, extending beyond the…
DP World CEO ‘expressed interest’ in land bridge in meeting with PM
The land bridge project involves the construction of deep-sea ports in Chumphon and Ranong provinces and railway and highway links between the two ports, connecting the Gulf of…
BYD vows to build car factory in Indonesia this year
"Our progress aligns with the direction of the Indonesian government. It is part of our long-term commitment to fostering the EV ecosystem development in the country," said the…
86% of CEOs in India confident in country’s economic growth: Survey
The 27th annual global survey by PwC has polled 4,702 CEOs in 105 countries and territories, including 79 in India. However, hey listed inflation and cyberattacks as the biggest…
Philippines bans poultry imports from California, Ohio
The ban comes after several outbreaks there of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported.
Indonesia’s healthcare agency projects historic deficit this year
Despite the Healthcare and Social Security Agency playing down the risk by pointing to substantial assets, analysts suggest the agency start planning a mitigation strategy.
Price freeze for popular seafood, vegetables at FairPrice from Jan 18 through CNY period
Price benchmarking exercises from Jan 12 showed that prices of popular fresh produce sold at wet markets have gone up by an average of about 35 per cent, compared with prices at…
Is India a mediator?
India, which has close ties with the US and Iran, is the right nation to discuss ongoing conflicts and options to defuse them.
Panels put rural homes on energy map in Chin
As China forges ahead with energy transition and rural vitalization, Lianxing and its almost 1,400 residents are a microcosm of the synergy that can be generated when the two…