While some see it as unfair to tax common folk while bringing relief to the rich, others feel it would help the economy and prevent cases of double taxation. Economic affairs, Finance, National ...

Both engagements underscored the Armed Forces of the Philippines' efforts to advance defence diplomacy and deepen cooperation with regional allies in the Indo-Pacific.

Announcing the move, Mr Trump cited India’s ‘high trade barriers’ and continued energy and defence ties with Russia.

Distrust remains high as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, impacting displaced civilians wanting to return to their villages.

In 2023, 15.3 percent of South Koreans aged 15 and older were classified as daily smokers, higher than the OECD average of 13.2 percent. However, the smoking rate has been steadily declining, down ...

In some areas, roads have been washed out, making access difficult, while many homes have been damaged or destroyed and farmers have reported major losses to their crops due to flooding and strong ...

Rights activists say the recommendation is regressive and claim that it is wrong to cite the child rights convention to recommend a lower marriage age.

The corporate tax rate has seen several changes over the past decades, largely influenced by the shift in political power.

Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang did not immediately specify how long an extension on the tariff rates would be, but US President Donald Trump, who is on a visit to Scotland, previously ...

Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, said he was aware of inappropriate images and video clips circulating on social media that have caused alarm among migrant workers in Thailand.

Maly Socheata, spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, confirmed that the Cambodian armed forces have ...

Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, mediated a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand after a deadly border conflict, involving US and China's participation.