Is the shiny new $1.6 billion corporation the answer to Karachi’s water woes?
Through loans and taxpayer money, millions of dollars are being poured into the water utility to make it ‘better’. Only time will tell whether Karachiites will reap the…
Economy
China’s outdoor sports industry set to climb
In order to provide sports lovers with richer outdoor workout scenarios and foster stronger growth in open-air sports consumption, the government plans to boost the construction…
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry gears up to stabilize rupiah amid dollar pressures
“We will continue to synchronize monetary and fiscal policies so that in a situation where the driving force is the US, we can mitigate and minimize the impact on the exchange…
Indonesia announces stimulus to boost property market
President Jokowi stated that tax revenue in October was up 5.6 percent from last year's baseline. The increase indicated that local businesses were also growing.
Bangladesh’s economy to avoid further decline in next six months: Survey
According to a recent survey, 80 per cent of businesses in Bangladesh share the opinion and credit the possibility to the implementation of reforms outlined by the International…
Siem Reap ‘Smart City’ goal on track for 2035
Scheduled for completion by 2035, the Siem Reap Smart City project has a dual purpose: enhancing the local community’s well-being and accommodating a significantly larger number…
Japan eyes ¥40,000 in tax reductions, with plans to implement measures in spring 2024
The proposal was developed in response to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s directive to consider measures to return increased tax revenue to the public.
Thai stocks among world’s worst-performing, analyst says
The Thai Stock Exchange index has plummeted significantly, marking a 15 per cent decline compared to global indices.
Take fiscal measures to address inflation: South Asian Network on Economic Modeling
The South Asian Network on Economic Modeling has suggested Bangladesh's finance ministry to lower taxes on imported goods as it would directly impact prices in the domestic…
Indonesia again considers lifting lobster larvae export ban
Exports of lobster larvae were halted in 2016 to prevent overexploitation.