Japan’s tourists consumption tax exemption to take new form
Under the current system, tax is waived at the time of purchase in Japan, and it has been said that there is rampant fraudulent behavior, such as the domestic resale of such items…
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Deal with Adani: Bangladesh directed to conduct inquiry, form committee
In the full text, the High Court bench directed the government to enquire into the process of the deal and to submit a report in 60 days.
Malaysian Transport Ministry open to idea of motorcycle e-hailing
The Transport Minister said that if there are applications from interested companies, the ministry will further the proposal with the Road Transport Department and Land Public…
Bhutanese journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference
In 2024, Bhutan’s World Press Freedom Index dropped 57 places, from 90th to 147 this year. According to Reporter Without Borders, the decline reflects growing bureaucratic…
China to toughen measures against cyberfraud
The restrictions will target those who have received criminal penalties for conducting or assisting fraud, as well as people and organisations that sell, rent or lend the accounts…
Foreign spouses struggle to navigate Nepali immigration laws
The baby-fines stand for something bigger for these families: The insecurity of their status, the absurdity of some rules, and the inequality built into the system—as this would…
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm joint efforts to protect marine life in Johor Strait
Both countries also agreed to continue joint efforts in water quality monitoring in the strait.
Japan fair trade commission probes Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating Anti-monopoly Law
According to sources familiar with the matter, Amazon Japan demanded that its third-party merchants should set lower retail prices than those seen on rival online shopping…
Indonesia balks at Apple’s $100m investment plan, seeks better deal
The government wants Apple to look at Indonesia not only as a market for its devices but also as a production base and a part of its global supply chain.
India Supreme Court transfers 8 NIA cases from Manipur to Assam amid security concerns
A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan cited the volatile situation in Manipur as the primary reason for the transfer. “The prevailing conditions in Manipur…