State of trade facilitation in Nepal

Source: Chandan Sapkota

According to the latest (Global Enabling Trade Report 2012), Nepal stands at 124 out of 132 countries. Nepal’s ranking is the lowest in South Asia. The report shows that Nepal’s tariff rate is one of the highest (ranking is 127 out of 132 countries ...
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Facebook flop to scare F1 from flotation?

Source: crash.net

Both Bernie Ecclestone and new F1 chairman Peter Brabeck have hinted that excitement over the probable listing of the sport on Singapore's stock exchange may have to be tempered for a while, as other recently-launched ...
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F1: New Concorde Agreement allows for more than 20 races

Source: Pitpass

It is something which has been rumoured for some time and has finally been confirmed: F1's calendar is on track to expand. In his article in today's Guardian, Pitpass' business editor Christian Sylt reveals that the news slipped out during a recent meeti ...
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Will Gay Marriage Ever be Legalized in Asia?

Source: Big Think

Two weeks ago, the happiest place on earth got a whole lot happier. Tokyo Disneyland, in a move that surprised and delighted thousands across Asia, announced their support of gay marriages. While gay marriage is not current ...
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Singapore vote test for PAP

Source: Bangkok Post

Singapore voters were casting their ballots on Saturday in a byelection seen as a referendum on reforms initiated by the ruling party to address rising discontent. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shakes hands with a PAP supporter at a rall ...
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CISI announces 2012th Chartered Fellow

Source: AME Info

Mr Hassan, Senior Director Risk Management, works with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The CISI personally Chartered member distinction is achieved by meeting criteria set by the CISI, requiring a clear commitment to bot ...
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Malaysia ready to collaborate with Asean countries through cooperatives

Source: The Star Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is willing to forge ties in the fields of agriculture, livestock breeding and tourism with Asean member countries through cooperatives. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail S ...
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Singapore swimming pool 38 storeys above ground

Source: IndiaVision

London - A Singapore property developer plans to construct a swimming pool 38 storeys above the ground and connect two skyscrapers. The infinity pool will dramatically connect Sky Habitat Singapore's two towers once the ambitious pr ...
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Forget About Passwords When You Have MePIN

Source: Penn Olson

We all know the importance of a strong password, and a strong password often consists of different permutations and combinations of numbers, alphabets, and symbols. Does it get on your nerves — because I do get annoyed sometimes — when there’re so many d ...
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