Asian markets rally on strong US jobs data, trade optimism

HONG KONG: Asian markets rallied Monday following a forecast-busting US jobs report, and on growing optimism that China and the United States will finally sign off on a mini trade pact. Investors took their lead from another record-breaking close on Wall Street, which came at the end of a strong week for equities thanks to […]

India’s PM promises further tax breaks

Delhi (Agencies): India is committed to further improving its people-friendly tax regime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, as Asia’s third-largest economy seeks to attract more overseas investment to spur growth. The government has cut corporate tax rates and introduced a nationwide goods-and-services charge (GST) to integrate the nation’s economy, Modi said in a speech at […]

10 principles of business ethics for real estate companies in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has warned real estate companies to abide by the 10 principles of business ethics in real estate sector in the emirate. DLD has issued a circular through ts Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Marwan Bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA, highlighted the 10 principles which the real estate companies must follow […]

How the always-on work culture hurts us

More from this series Ten telltale signs you’re stressed Distraction is an unfortunate fact of professional life in 2019. With a smartphone in the pocket of every colleague, subordinate and senior manager in your organisation, expansive email threads and the constant pinging of group chat notifications, there’s a myriad of potential diversions that will steal […]