[ad_1] When Indonesia looked for new ways to finance government spending on coronavirus relief last month, the world’s fourth most populous nation focused on an engine of the economy that was still healthy: the Internet. “We decided to tax digital companies with an electronic transaction tax because their sales skyrocketed …
Read More »PNB will diversify its portfolio, expand global exposure to 30% by 2022
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will tactically increase its global investments to 30% by 2022, from its current global exposure of 8.5% in late 2019 after the conclusion of its Mid-Term Review. He said Monday that he will continue to accelerate portfolio diversification through investments in new asset …
Read More »Rishi Kapoor’s ashes submerged as the family says goodbye to the Bollywood legend
[ad_1] Rishi Kapoor’s ashes submerged as the family says goodbye to the Bollywood legend The ashes of late acting ace Rishi Kapoor were submerged on Sunday by close relatives, including his wife Neetu Singh, son Ranbir Kapoor, and daughter Riddhima Kapoor. Images of the deceased actor’s family who paid their …
Read More »Patrice Evra recalls Sir Alex Ferguson’s hair dryer treatment of Man Utd’s autograph snub
[ad_1] Patrice Evra has lifted the lid on one occasion when Sir Alex Ferguson gave the entire Manchester United team the infamous ‘hair dryer treatment’. The legendary Scottish manager was known for his anger when Red Devils players did not act properly as club ambassadors. And during a preseason tour, …
Read More »North West surpasses London as the epicenter of Britain’s coronavirus with more hospital cases than the densely populated capital: The Sun
[ad_1] The North West has overtaken London as the epicenter of Britain’s coronavirus with more hospital cases than the capital. Corresponding figures show that covid-19 patients in London have dropped to 2,033, while those in the northwest have increased to 2,191. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus blog live for the latest …
Read More »Tithing Through Technology: Malaysians Urged To Use Contactless Payment During Pandemic
[ad_1] Religious councils are providing online payment solutions for zakat fitrah (tithe), so that the public can perform their religious duties while staying at home. Although payments are generally made to amils (authorized tithe collectors), the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of religious affairs, Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri, encouraged …
Read More »Return of Hong Kong violence condemned
[ad_1] HONG KONG, May 4 (China Daily / ANN) – The return of lawlessness and violence to the streets of Hong Kong during the Labor Day holiday has drawn widespread criticism and spread concern throughout the city. The four-day holiday, which began Thursday, has seen crowds of protesters clash with …
Read More »Ageson Bags Guangzhou Kaishengda RM27.5b Sand Order
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (May 4): Esa Pile Sdn Bhd, wholly owned subsidiary of Ageson Bhd, has accepted a purchase order from Guangzhou Kaishengda Industrial Co Ltd (GKI) for river sand and sea sand for a period of 15 years , a contract valued at the Chinese renminbi 44.8 billion (approximately …
Read More »Xiaomi releases software updates after being accused of invading user privacy
[ad_1] A recent Forbes report has implied that Xiaomi has been invading user privacy and collecting their data. Xiaomi has now refuted that claim with its own statement. In the report, Gabi Cirlig, a cybersecurity investigator discovered that her smartphone has been tracking its use and that the collected data …
Read More »Arsenal prepared Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the Liverpool move, and regretted it ever since
[ad_1] Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came to Liverpool because he wanted a change of position. “I wouldn’t say I wanted to leave Arsenal because I didn’t think we could win.” he said to Ian Wright at the beginning of this year. “I just didn’t think I was going to be able to …
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