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Malaysian council to review all megaprojects
Reuters, Published on 18/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of an advisory council set up by the new Malaysian government said on Friday that all megaprojects in the country would be reviewed and recommendations would be presented to the government.
ADB sees Asia growth at 6% but warns of trade risks
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2018
» MANILA: The Asian Development Bank raised its 2018 economic growth estimate for developing Asia to 6% from 5.8%, citing solid export demand, but said US protectionist measures and any retaliation against them could undermine trade.
Cyber attacks net North Korea ‘millions in virtual currencies’
Reuters, Published on 19/12/2017
» SINGAPORE/SEOUL: A series of recent cyber attacks has netted North Korean hackers millions of dollars in virtual currencies like bitcoin, with more attacks expected as international sanctions drive the country to seek new sources of cash, researchers say.
Lack of smarts curbs 'made in India' phone ambition
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2017
» NEW DELHI: India's ambitions to become a smartphone-making powerhouse are foundering over a lack of skilled labour and part suppliers along with a complex tax regime, industry executives say.
Rise in gold smuggling expected
Business, Reuters, Published on 28/09/2017
» MUMBAI: Gold smuggling in India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal, is likely to rise during the country's peak holiday season as buyers try to avoid paying a new sales tax and to dodge new transparency rules.
Cabinet approves double tax breaks for new projects
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2016
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to double tax breaks for private investors this year to boost sluggish investment.
Indian tax surprise 'a worry'
Business, Reuters, Published on 03/04/2015
» HONG KONG: US and European investor groups have called for the Indian government to urgently clarify its tax regime for foreigners, following surprise attempts by tax inspectors to claw back money they say is owed on years of previously untaxed gains.