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Australia’s Qantas airways to expand New Zealand domestic flights
WELLINGTON: ” Australia’s largest airline Qantas Airways on Thursday announced plans to expand flights within New Zealand in a significant...
Canada Revenue Agency continues to audit high-balance TFSAs
OTTAWA: The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed it continues to audit people with high balances in their tax-free savings accounts. What...
Canada Savings Bonds offering to continue, despite KPMG asking to end
OTTAWA: Ottawa has no plans to stop offering Canada Savings Bonds, despite the recommendations of a government-commissioned report from an...
Australian dollar slightly higher in late trade
CANBERRA: The Australian dollar is slightly higher after the US Federal Reserve appeared cautious about an interest rate rise this...
ANZ leads big four bank disclosure to fossil fuel industry
CANBERRA: A new report reveals the exposure of Australia’s big banks to the fossil fuel industry, with ANZ the biggest...
Indonesia state firms get $20b loan commitment from China Development bank
JAKARTA: Seven state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have secured a loan facility commitment from the China Development Bank (CDB) worth up to...
Kuwait police seize 200 bottles of bootleg liquor
KUWAIT CITY: An Indian smuggler was arrested for running an illegal liquor factory inside a villa in Egaila area. According...
OPEC revenue falls by 11% to below $1tn since 2010
DOHA: OPEC nations’ revenue from petroleum exports plunged below US$1 trillion last year for the first time since 2010, highlighting...
Everlight Electronics Co predicts improvement in Q3
TAIPEI: Leading LED lighting supplier Everlight Electronics Co said it expects sales next quarter to pick up after a relatively...
BWFS to fire airport staff involved in gold smuggling
KOCHI: Bird Worldwide Flight Services (BWFS), which supplies ground handling staff at various airports in the country, is considering to...
Court sentences Philadelphia man 20 years in jail for drug smuggling
PHILADELPHIA: A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison yesterday for his role as leader of a...
US current account deficit widens to $117.0b on weak exports
NEW YORK: The U.S. current account deficit widened in the first quarter to its highest level since 2012 likely due...
Hong Kong Customs signs agreements with Thai, Malagasy Customs to enhance cooperation
HONG KONG:The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Clement Cheung, attended the 125th/126th Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization...
Sri Lanka Customs seizes gold biscuits worth Rs 2m
COLOMBO: Gold biscuits valued at Rs 2 million, were seized from a passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport...
US steel firms strive to face low-priced imports
FAIRFIELD: At this World War I-era mill near Birmingham, the construction of a new furnace signals a major shift for...
US lawmakers approve fast-track trade bill
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers narrowly approved legislation key to securing a hallmark Pacific trade deal, partly reversing a defeat less than...
Woman dies after US customs boat, smuggling boat collide
NEW YORK: A woman died after a crash between a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vessel and a boat...
South African motor trade sales declines by 2.1% in April 2015
CAPE TOWN: Motor trade sales (measured in nominal terms and current prices) decreased by 2.1% year on year in April...
Greece deal possible if Athens willingness to do necessary things: Angela Merkel
ATHENS: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday a deal between Greece and its creditors was still possible if Athens...
South African wholesale trade sales decline 6.3% in April 2015
CAPE TOWN: Measured in real terms (constant 2012 prices), wholesale trade sales decreased by 6.3% year on year in April...
