S. Korea plans to export rice to China for first time in Feb
SEOUL: South Korea plans to export rice to China for the first time in February after both sides agreed on...
Google deal prompts call for corporate sales tax in UK
LONDON: The corporate tax system should be radically overhauled in the wake of the row over how much Google should...
CPEC will be guarantee of economic stability in region: Ukrainian envoy
ISLAMABAD: Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan Volodymyr Lakomov has said that a large number of investors from his country want to...
New Zealand dollar heads 1.4% fall
WELLINGTON: The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1.4 per cent fall on a trade-weighted basis this week after...
Germany, France to strengthen control on bitcoin
BERLIN: If the European Commission confirms the requests France and Germany to regulate digital currencies, bitcoin startups and investors will...
Greek producer prices down 7.8% YoY in Dec
ATHENS: The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday reported a 7.8 percent yearly decline in producer prices in December. On...
US trade deficit in goods climbs in Dec
WASHINGTON: An early look at U.S. trade patterns in December showed a small increase in the nation’s trade deficit. The trade...
Greek bank deposits rise 2% in Dec
ATHENS: Greek bank deposits rose in December after a two-month drop, data released by the country's central bank showed on...
Fisheries: Stable catch for 2015
OSLO: In 2015, Norwegian vessels delivered 2.3 million tonnes of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, which was about the same as...
Seven Customs officers of BS 19-20 transferred
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue has transferred/posted seven Pakistan Customs Service officers of BS 19-20 with immediate effect. According to...
23 Inland Revenue officers of BS 19-20 transferred
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue has transferred/posted 23 Inland Revenue Service officers of BS 19-20 with immediate effect. According to...
Danish tax minister announces measures to deal with VAT fraud
COPENHAGEN: Earlier this week it was reported that Danish companies that had defrauded the Danish tax authority SKAT of 30...
Belgium budget deficit stands at 2.7% of GNP in 2015
BRUSSELS: Belgium’s budget deficit for 2015 was 2.7% of GNP. That’s according to figures released by the Federal Government today....
Global coffee exports rise 2.6% in first 3 months of 2015/16
NEW YORK: Global coffee exports rose 2.6 per cent in the first three months of this marketing year and climbed...
43 Inland Revenue officers of BS 17-19 transferred
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue has transferred/posted 43 Inland Revenue Service officers of BS 17-19 with immediate effect. According to...
Anglo American coal exports fall
WASHINGTON: Anglo American saw its coal exports rom Australia, South Africa and Colombia fall in the fourth quarter. Thermal coal exports...
Gov’t pleges EUR 2.4m for young Hungarian entreprenurs abroad
BUDAPEST: The government will contribute 750 million forints (EUR 2.4m) to a programme aiding young ethnic Hungarian entrepreneurs living and...
Govt urged to enable women sell handicrafts
MAZAR-I-SHARIF: Enabling women to sell their handicrafts is essential for their economic stability, participants of an exhibition showcasing handicrafts in...
Freight traffic between Russia, Poland faces suspension
MOSCOW: Freight traffic between Russia and Poland may be suspended because Poland refuses to follow new Russian regulations, Russia’s Transport...
Brazil announces $83b plan to jumpstart economy
BRASÍLIA: The Brazilian government announced on Thursday measures to boost production and recover the country’s growth, including a credit injection...
