Indonesia goes hi-tech in hunt for tax assets after amnesty, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's tax office plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to update its outdated technology to boost low tax compliance and raise revenue collection in Southeast's largest economy, the country'
Many Sri Lankans flee capital as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis, Asia News,COLOMBO — Many Sri Lankans thronged buses in the main city Colombo on Thursday (May 12) to return to their hometowns with leaders of political parties due to meet after the prime minister quit and went into
Taiwan reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in a month, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan on Tuesday (April 14) reported no new cases of the coronavirus for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island's early and effective prevention methods have paid off. Taiwan
Wuhan virus: China death toll spikes to 80, over 2,700 cases confirmed, China News,China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744.
24-hour emergency fees in Singapore: A&E vs clinics vs ambulance, Lifestyle News,Midnight medical emergencies are certainly stressful events – and there’s no telling when you or your loved ones might be caught up in one. Here’s our guide to what to do and where to go in the event of an unexpected me
Delhi hotel fire kills at least 17, spurs safety concerns, Asia News,DELHI – A fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi early yesterday, killing 17, authorities in the Indian capital said, raising questions about safety standards in poorly regulated budget hotels. Raids by civic authorities to enforc
Volcanic eruption shines spotlight on New Zealand's adventure tourism, Lifestyle News,Adventure tourism is a key part of New Zealand's international appeal but the recent White Island volcano eruption is a tragic reminder that such activities carry genuine risks that must be better explain
Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello perform at fundraising concert for Ukraine, Entertainment News,LONDON – Chart-toppers Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello were among music stars who took to the stage on Tuesday (March 29) night at a televised concert aiming to raise funds for a Ukrainian humanitarian appeal. Th
Thai graft agency investigates suspected theft of funds for the poor, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai anti-corruption agency is investigating the suspected misappropriation of up to 85 per cent of money from a state fund for the poor in a new scandal to hit the military government, which has promised to
Hong Kong reports second coronavirus fatality, China News,HONG KONG – An elderly Hong Kong man who contracted the new coronavirus died on Wednesday (Feb 19), authorities announced, the second fatality from the outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. \”A 70-year-old male patient who was infected
