Oman to introduce 5% VAT in early-2021 to generate additional revenue
The UAE, Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have already levied VAT as agreed by the six GCC members...
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Political turmoil takes its toll on Hong Kong’s life insurance sector
Last November, the tourist footfalls from the Chinese mainland fell by 60 percent year-on-year....
Eastspring sharpens Asia focus with a $500 bn AUM target by 2024
The investment giant’s recent acquisitions has established its presence in more than ten Asian markets...
Saudi Arabia to pump Aramco IPO proceeds into its economy
Around $30 bn will be invested in different sectors over the years including defence...
Investors reportedly show interest to buy beleaguered Malaysia Airlines
Five prospective buyers are in the fray, said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed, although he did not disclose their identities...
CapitalLand to merge two units to set up Asia-Pacific’s third largest Reit
The merged entity to be known as CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust will have a market capitalisation of $12.4 bn...
Singapore wealthtech Kristal.AI secures funding for expansion
The firm will expand its business in Asia as well as the Middle East after securing $6 mn...
Overseas investors purchase RM321 million in Malaysian equities
MIDF Research said that offshore net buying activity rose to RM257.2 million on Friday, the biggest in a day since late May 2019...
African tech companies invited to partner Britain-led growth scheme
With its startups generating 50% more venture capital in 2017 than in 2016, Africa is witnessing an exponential growth in the technology industry...
Microsoft, Alphabet divided on EU facial recognition ban
Microsoft President Brad Smith cited that the technology is important as it can help NGOs find missing citizens...