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Hong Kong - the ideal family office hub for Asian families
Published on 22/11/2021
» Over the past two decades, Asia has seen the fastest family wealth accumulation in the world. According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2021, Asia will see the fastest growth in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) over the next five years, at 39 percent compared with the 27 percent global average. The Mainland saw the most significant year-on-year increase in its UHNWI population in 2020, creating an enormous market for family offices.
Bumper cannabis crop for Afghan farmers
AFP, Published on 30/10/2021
» KANDAHAR (AFGHANISTAN) - Afghanistan's new Taliban authorities swear they plan to crack down on the illicit drugs trade that largely fuelled their successful revolt.
US seals agreement to end European digital taxes
AFP, Published on 22/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States has resolved a key point of trade friction with Europe after inking a deal to end controversial digital services taxes on American tech giants.
Chevron to Triple Low-Carbon Investment
Business, Published on 16/09/2021
» Chevron Corp. is tripling spending in its new low-carbon unit, which chief executive Mike Wirth said he increasingly sees as a viable business.
E-service tax law comes into force
Business, Published on 01/09/2021
» Thailand will enforce the e-service tax law from Wednesday, following in the footsteps of more than 60 countries around the globe which collect value-added tax (VAT) from foreign e-service operators reaping income in their territories.
UK businesses fear for Afghan rug weavers after Taliban takeover
AFP, Published on 24/08/2021
» HEBDEN BRIDGE (UNITED KINGDOM) - Overseas businesses selling colourful handwoven rugs and vivid handblown glass from Afghanistan are concerned for their suppliers as the Taliban's takeover of the country threatens those with links to the West.
Testing question
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/08/2021
» Re: "Cabinet approves medic immunity bill," (BP, Aug 18).
Coinbase Builds a $4 Billion Cash Pile To Weather Tighter Regulation, Crypto Risks
Business, Published on 20/08/2021
» Coinbase Global Inc. in its first months as a public company has built a $4 billion cash stockpile as it benefits from a trading frenzy and prepares for closer regulatory scrutiny.
Global tax deal backed by 130 nations
AFP, Published on 02/07/2021
» PARIS: A total of 130 countries have agreed a global tax reform ensuring that multinationals pay their fair share wherever they operate, the OECD said on Thursday, but some EU states refused to sign up.
Thailand's irresponsible runaway debt
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/06/2021
» A major lasting damage Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will eventually leave behind is his government's co-optation and capture of autonomous agencies that used to safeguard and uphold Thailand's macroeconomic well-being and political level-playing field.