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ASEAN poised for greater role in global economy

Kuala Lumpur, June 14 -- ASEAN could emerge as the world's fourth-largest economy in the coming decades but the regional bloc must accelerate integration, strengthen institutions, and adapt to global ... Read More


CS directs swift implementation of capital investment reforms

Dehradun, June 14 -- Garhwal Post Bureau Dehradun, 13 Jun: Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan today instructed all departments concerned to expedite reform programmes mandated by the Government of India, ... Read More


Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Pakistan, June 14 -- Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of demo... Read More


Singapore Airlines Group offers job lifeline to 300 Jetstar Asia staff ahead of July 31 shutdown

SINGAPORE, June 14 -- The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will provide employment opportunities across its carriers for affected Jetstar Asia employees, following news of the budget airline's closure o... Read More


Govt raises non-filer cash withdrawal limit to Rs75,000, hikes advance tax rate

Pakistan, June 14 -- The federal government has increased the cash withdrawal limit for non-filers from Rs50,000 to Rs75,000 per day, under the revised budget proposals for FY2025-26. However, in a mo... Read More


Syngene's Bengaluru-based facility gets 'NAi' status from US FDA

Mumbai, June 14 -- The inspection concluded successfully, with the facility found to be in compliance with the required regulations. The inspection resulted in zero observations and no Form 483 was i... Read More


WB approves $250m to boost transparency, efficiency in Bangladesh public sector

, June 14 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $250 million financing to strengthen public sector performance in Bangladesh by promoting transparency, accountability, and effi... Read More


Salaried class still faces heavy Rs535 billion tax burden despite budget relief

Pakistan, June 14 -- The government plans to collect Rs535 billion in income tax from the salaried class in FY 2025-26, despite offering only Rs56 billion in tax relief. The relief comes from a 2% to ... Read More


NA passes amended laws on corporate income tax, excise tax

Hanoi, June 14 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The 15th National Assembly voted to pass the revised Law on Corporate Income Tax and the amended Excise Tax Law on June 14 morning, as part of its ongoing 9th session. ... Read More


Sindh's budget boost: Sales tax cut to 8%, new rules to help businesses thrive

Pakistan, June 14 -- The Sindh government has announced major tax reforms in its FY2025-26 budget to support businesses and boost revenue. It plans to reduce the sales tax on services from 10% to 8%, ... Read More