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Apple's secret tax bolthole revealed
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2017
» TOKYO: Newly leaked corporate records show Apple Inc turned to a new tax haven in the Channel Islands after being accused by a US Senate subcommittee in 2013 of avoiding tens of billions of dollars in taxes by shifting profits into Irish subsidiaries.
Indonesia foils plot to attack wedding of president's daughter
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2017
» Indonesian counterterrorism police have arrested a Muslim militant who planned attacks on a Myanmar diplomatic mission and the wedding reception of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's daughter, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
Proptech playing bigger role
Published on 08/11/2017
» Proptech, a combination of the words "property" and "technology", describes a burgeoning new sector whereby technology solutions are used to solve real estate problems.
Saudis blame Iran for missile attack, tighten blockades
Published on 08/11/2017
» CAIRO: Saudi Arabia's crown prince said Tuesday the ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Shia rebels was a "direct military aggression by the Iranian regime" as the kingdom ordered the closure of all ports and grounded all humanitarian flights to Yemen, isolating the country further.
Trump to Kim: Let's make a deal
Associated Press, Published on 08/11/2017
» SEOUL: In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signalling a willingness to negotiate as he urged Pyongyang to "come to the table" and "make a deal."
China detains 10 North Koreans in defector crackdown
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2017
» SEOUL: Ten North Koreans, including a four-year-old child, have been detained in China, where they face being deported back to the North, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation said.
Four-day holiday declared for New Year
Published on 08/11/2017
» Thailand will have a four-day break at the end of next month so revellers can relax and celebrate the New Year.
UK retailers: Worst October in 9 years
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2017
» LONDON: British shoppers cut back their spending last month at the fastest pace for any October since 2008, a reminder of the strain on household budgets even before the Bank of England raised interest rates, a survey showed on Tuesday.
PM acts on rumour of new party
News, Published on 08/11/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a probe into a report that a pro-regime group plans to set up a political party to help the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) prolong its hold on power.
Amlo to seize B58m in assets
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 08/11/2017
» The culprits in two high-profile financial and money-laundering scams will have their assets seized, says the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo).