To address the profound transformation of the accounting profession driven by the digitalization of the global economy, corporate sustainability imperatives, and the expansion of multinational operations — and to continuously enhance the international authority and global credibility of the IAAP International Certified Public Accountant (ICPA) qualification — the IAB Group has decided to undertake a […]
Strengthening China-European Union economic co-operation has become crucial for worldwide economic growth, as the United States’ tariff hikes against key trading partners have cast a shadow over the global economy, senior Chinese trade experts have said. They emphasized that amid growing global trade protectionism, the Chinese and EU’s free trade ethos provide a solid basis […]
The Union Budget 2026 will boost growth over the next few years by increasing domestic demand through tax cuts for households, according to leading credit rating agencies. India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget for 2025-26 on February 1 in Parliament. The Budget introduced significant reforms, including the removal of income tax liability […]
Protecting their IT networks was the key concern for Malaysian businesses in 2024 when it came to cybercrime, according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. Some 88% of businesses experienced attempts to infiltrate their network, while over 60% of companies reported incidents where bad actors executed malicious code within their network or attempted […]
The UAE job market has seen a significant surge in demand for both blue-collar and entry-level jobs, although white-collar recruitment continues to decline, according to a report by UAE-based recruitment company Innovations Group. Offering insights workforce trends in the UAE, the study shows that blue-collar jobs have grown by 69% in 2024, primarily due to […]
Britain’s Trade Secretary has announced he is to visit India this month to focus on finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations as part of the UK government’s ambition to elevate the bilateral partnership across all sectors. Addressing the annual India Global Forum’s (IGF) in London, Jonathan Reynolds, Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and […]
China is set for closer collaboration on digital projects with ASEAN member countries, with new frameworks and action plans aimed at further strengthening digital infrastructure, promoting cloud computing and enhancing artificial intelligence governance. Xu Chaofeng, director-general of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Department of International Cooperation, the country’s top industry regulator, said that […]
Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to address the challenges posed by rapid technological developments and must pursue reforms to create greater opportunities for international collaboration, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told delegates at the World Economic Forum (WEF). During a media briefing on ‘Unlocking Asean’s Digital Future: Driving Inclusive Growth and Global Competitiveness’ in Davos, […]
India’s appeal to global investors remains strong, driven by a young and dynamic workforce and the government’s ongoing emphasis on initiatives like ‘Make in India’, government officials told the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland. Speaking at the ‘FDI in India’ event, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal […]
