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Low tax, high expectations: Why Malaysia must rethink its social contract - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Malaysia's persistently low tax collection - hovering at around 13 per cent of GDP - is no longer a narrow technical issue best left to accountants or budget specialists. It i... Read More


How China emerged stronger than ever amid US tariffs-and what India can learn from it

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Few questions are as revealing today as how the world's two largest economies-the US and China-differ in their economic approaches. In Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Fu... Read More


Ehime Fish Festival 2026 Brings Japan's Iconic Yellowtail to Mumbai in a Landmark Culinary Celebration

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Mumbai has embarked on an extraordinary culinary and cultural journey with the launch of the Ehime Fish Festival 2026, currently underway at Robata Kuuraku, located at Gourmet Vill... Read More


Centre allocates rRs.r1,368 cr for Delhi's water upgrade in FY27

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union government has earmarked Rs.1,368.88 crore for improving Delhi's water supply network during 2026-27, of which Rs.988.88 crore has been provided under the externally aided p... Read More


US exit from World Health Organisation marks new era in global health policy - here's what US, world, will lose

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Why is the US leaving the WHO? The Trump administration says it's unfair that the U.S. contributes more than other nations and cites this as the main reason for leaving. The Whit... Read More


US exit from WHO marks new era in global health policy - here's what US, world, will lose

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Why is the US leaving the WHO? The Trump administration says it's unfair that the U.S. contributes more than other nations and cites this as the main reason for leaving. The Whit... Read More


'Biggest one of all': US President Donald Trump drops more hints at upcoming triumphal arch in Washington

India, Feb. 2 -- United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he would like the triumphal arch in Washington DC to be the biggest one of all as he referred the country as the biggest and m... Read More


'Why Melania, Ivanka.': Trumps missing from Dan Scavino's wedding; Musk brings baby mama amid Epstein row

India, Feb. 2 -- President Donald Trump, his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, and his granddaughter, Kai, attended top aide Dan Scavino's big wedding in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. Melania and Ivanka, appeared ... Read More


Majority PPP projects stall along with committed FDIs

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Over 50 per cent of the projects taken under the public-private partnership (PPP) development model since 2009, mostly involving foreign investment, stay put despite having been enlis... Read More


Trump says Iran is 'talking to us' after naval buildup, hints at deal to avoid military strike

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- US President Donald Trump said that Iran is "talking to us" and hinted at the possibility of a deal to avoid military conflict, even as tensions mount over Tehran's violent crackd... Read More