International Customs
Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
Malaysian palm oil price declines on expectation of higher output
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell in Friday evening trade, charting a third day of losses in four on...
Wheat import triples in 5yrs
DHAKA: Bangladesh has emerged as a leading wheat importer in the world with its import volume hitting a record high...
French economy minister calls for convergence on corporate tax with Germany
PARIS: New French economy minister Bruno Le Maire has called for swift convergence with Germany on corporate tax, and said...
Singapore sees 1.4% inflation in May
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.4 percent in May, compared to the 0.4 percent of CPI-All Items inflation...
Bank of Ireland gets court approval to set up new holding company
DUBLIN: Bank of Ireland received High Court approval on Friday for a corporate reorganisation that will result in the creation...
Ireland hails €3.4bn AIB stake sell-off
DUBLIN: The Irish government has described the sale of 28.75 per cent of its stake in Allied Irish Banks yesterday...
Dubai development foundation invests over Dh1.5bn in humanitarian projects in 2016
DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative invested more than Dh1.5bn in humanitarian and developmental projects worldwide last...
Pride of PLA Navy to make port call in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: The People’s Liberation Army is to make its most visible appearance in Hong Kong in 20 years, marking...
Hong Kong gazettes funds tax exemption bill
HONG KONG: Hong Kong has enacted legislation to introduce a profits tax exemption for privately offered open-ended fund companies (OFCs)...
Iran oil output beats 3.8 mln bpd, eyes 4 mln
TEHRAN: Iran's crude oil production has surpassed 3.8 million barrels per day (bpd), Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh was quoted as...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen for poaching in island waters
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Navy on Friday has arrested 8 fishermen from India's Tamil Nadu state for allegedly crossing the International...
Sri Lanka expects IMF disbursement in early July
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is expecting the International Monetary Fund to complete a stalled review in early July and disburse the...
Australian bank tax spooks global investors
CANBERRA: Australia's decision to slap a A$6.2 billion tax on its major banks has created uncertainty among global investors who...
CBP officers arrests mother/son smugglers
WASHINGTON: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’s Port of San Luis arrested a 47-year-old Yuma woman and her...
U.S. business activity unexpectedly slows in June
WASHINGTON: Business activity in the U.S. private sector slowed in June, dampening optimism over the American economy, according to preliminary...
Canada’s CIBC completes $5 bln PrivateBancorp buy
TORONTO: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO: Quote) has completed the $5 billion acquisition of Chicago-based PrivateBancorp PVTB.O, which will...
Oil creeps up from 10-month low, down nearly 4% on week
LONDON: Oil futures edged higher on Friday with a lift from a weaker dollar, but finished a fifth straight week...
EU investments in Turkey rise 42% from last year
ANKARA: The total investments in Turkey from European Union countries rose by 42 percent in January to April this year...
Turkey’s Tupras turning to HSSR market over summer
ANKARA: Turkish refiner Tupras has turned to the high sulfur straight-run fuel oil market over the summer months, an unusual...
5,000 tonnes of Sesame seeds imported in 1 month
KABUL: A total of 5,000 tons of sesame seeds worth close to 216.5 billion rials (nearly $5.8 million) were imported...
