Carlos Ghosn’s detention extended to January 11: media

Tokyo: Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will be spending the beginning of 2019 behind bars after a Tokyo court on Monday extended his detention through to January 11, local media reported. The decision, reported by public broadcaster NHK and local news agency Jiji Press, comes after Japanese prosecutors re-arrested Ghosn for fresh allegations on December 21, […]

Dubai realty registrations record daily deals of Dh1b plus in two weeks

Staff Report Dubai Investors seemed to be looking for safe haven in Dubai’s real estate sector, with Dh19 billion worth of sales — for property as well as plots — being recorded between December 17 to 30. More than Dh1 billion worth of daily transactions were taking place during this time, with the peak coming […]

Macron plans to crack down on tax avoidance as protests ease

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is cracking down on executives who avoid paying taxes in France as part of efforts to quell ‘yellow vests’ protesters. The French government is scrutinising the tax situation of business leaders and will take measures to force them to pay their taxes in France if necessary, Budget Minister Gerald […]