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The world’s largest crude oil exporter had expected a deficit of 40 billion riyals ($10.7 billion), or 7.4 percent, with planned expenditure of 580 billion riyals ($154.7 billion). Revenues surged to 1.110 trillion riyals ($296 billion), the finance ministry said, while expenditure hit 804 billion riyals ($214.4 billion). The figure of $59.7 billion quoted by [...]
And as Europe celebrates the 10th anniversary of the launch of euro banknotes and coins, there must be a great many of the more than 300 million of its citizens who share the single currency who feel like doing just that. In the decade since the euro replaced their treasured national currencies, there can be [...]
SINGAPORE: With effect from January 1, the three—quarter tank rule will also apply to compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel supply tanks of CNG vehicles and petrol—CNG vehicles. The rule currently applies to petrol fuel supply tanks of Singapore—registered motor vehicles leaving Singapore. The Singapore Customs said the extension is because CNG becomes a dutiable fuel [...]
The man identified as Karel Abelovsky, 51, was caught while trying to board a flight for Madrid when shocked baggage X-ray technicians and staff at the Iberia Airlines desk at Ezeiza Airport in greater Buenos Aires noticed “organic substances moving inside,” local media reported. When they opened the bag, they found more than 200 reptiles [...]
A researcher in Singapore SINGAPORE: Singapore’s research talent pool has continued to expand steadily. The latest National Survey of R&D 2010 said the total number of research scientists and engineers in the public and private sectors has risen 6.4 per cent to about 28,000 in 2010. The survey, published Tuesday by the Agency for Science, [...]
The world’s largest crude oil exporter had expected a deficit of 40 billion riyals ($10.7 billion), or 7.4 percent, with planned expenditure of 580 billion riyals ($154.7 billion). Revenues surged to 1.110 trillion riyals ($296 billion), the finance ministry said in a statement, compared to a forecast of 540 billion riyals. Expenditure hit 804 billion [...]
Twitter-less North Korea crafts new cult of Kim The Internet is virtually banned, there’s no free press and listening to foreign radio is illegal — if any country can build a Stalinist-style personality cult in the digital era, it’s North Korea. Following the death of its longtime “Dear Leader” Kim Jong-Il on December 17, the [...]
The deal in itself does not end the walkout — striking union members will have to be consulted and vote — but there were signs the movement was losing steam and employers said they expected a settlement within a few days. Leaders from the FO, CFTC, CFDT and Unsa unions said employers had agreed to [...]
China to face more Wukan-style protests: official A top Chinese official who helped defuse a rare revolt by villagers has said the country should be prepared for further protests as people grow more assertive in demanding their rights. Zhu Mingguo compared the situation in the southern Chinese village of Wukan, where residents angered by years [...]
Wild Oats XI leads Sydney to Hobart yacht race Wild Oats XI was leading the Sydney to Hobart yacht race Tuesday after battling rough conditions overnight, but the fleet is now facing a gripping tactical dash to the finish due to a lack of winds. The supermaxi Wild Oats XI, hot favourite to take its [...]