Iran deal: Belgian businesses fear future
Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal is set to hit businesses on the other side...
New Zealand ‘people’s’ budget sees Ardern put billions more into health and education
Prime minister says she wants her child to look back and judge efforts favourably rather than want to change their...
He’s Vulgar, Offensive and Wildly Popular With Traders in Brazil
The laughter and the applause could be heard all the way down the hall, where the press had been instructed...
Japan plans $400m hit on US goods in response to Trump tariffs
Japan is considering slapping tariffs on US imports worth $409m in retaliation against steel and aluminium levies imposed by Donald...
Korea-US talks: Kim is in this for economic guarantees
North Korea's belligerent threat to call off landmark talks with the US - currently slated for 12 June in Singapore...
Union Cabinet okays Rs 5,000-crore micro-irrigation fund
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a dedicated Rs 5,000-crore fund to bring more land area under micro-irrigation, as part...
Philippines President Duterte orders lifting of Kuwait worker ban
The Philippines lifted its ban on migrant workers heading to jobs in Kuwait, capping a diplomatic row sparked when a...
Thai activists drop protests, vow to resume if deal with junta fails
BANGKOK: A Thai anti-government movement vowed on Sunday to resume its protests unless the ruling junta keeps the promises it...
Corruption-linked police supplier’s offices closing, but business still running
For employees working at embattled police IT supplier Forensic Data Analysts (FDA), was the last day on the job. has...
Netherlands Investment Institution closes down, citing lack of projects
The Netherlands Investment Institution, formed four years ago by pension funds and insurance companies to invest in the Netherlands, is...
Qatar crisis will persist for years — analysts
Almost a year on, experts see no end in sight for the Qatar crisis. “The Qatar crisis is a zero-sum...
Kuwait to postpone VAT implementation to 2021
Dubai: Kuwait will not implement value-added tax (VAT) before 2021 but will push ahead with introducing excise tax, parliament’s budget...
Import duty on rice may be hiked to 15pc
KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to raise customs duty on rice, especially branded rice that comparatively costs higher in the...
Oman crude oil price reaches three-year high
Muscat: The price of Omani crude oil (futures) crossed $75 per barrel today, the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) announced today....
George Soros: Foundation quits Hungary over ‘repressive’ policies
The foundation of philanthropist George Soros has said it is closing its office in Hungary, blaming the move on an...
Gibraltar FURY: Spain exploits Brexit to demand police in international airport
Gibraltar, which is a British overseas territory, has been subject to various attempts to reclaim its sovereignty by Spain, with...
EU demands action by Poland’s government to protect rule of law
Poland could be put in the dock by the EU within weeks over its failure to protect the independence of...
Canada PM sees ‘big opportunities’ for bilateral trade from EU deal
“We share the same values,” Trudeau said in the interview broadcast by Omni Television, as part of the programme ‘Focus...
Finland, Sweden and the US Deepen Their Defense Cooperation
Defense ministries of Finland, Sweden and the US, are deepening their defense cooperation. These bilateral defense relationships are promoting security...
Taxman Busts Businesses on Greek Islands
Early revenue inspections on some popular Greek islands appear to have seen dozens of businesses fall foul of the taxman....
