International Customs
Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
Brazil national unemployment rate reaches double digits
BRASÍLIA: Brazil's national unemployment rate shot above 10 percent, data showed on Wednesday, shedding light on the severe economic crisis...
New bank tax smothers polish loan growth as economic risks rise
WARSAW: Poland’s move to fund social spending by taxing the assets of banks risks hobbling one of Europe’s fastest-expanding economies...
Portugal places 1.1 bln euros in treasury bonds at record low rates
LISBON: Portugal placed 1.1 billion euros (1.25 billion U.S. dollars) in three and 11-month treasury bonds on Wednesday, according to...
Iran-Iraq border fields investment targets
BAGHDAD: Iraqi oil officials appear to have restarted a plan to jointly develop fields on the border with Iran now...
Workshop highlights halal food potential for Jordanian factories
AMMAN: The value of halal food market in the world exceeds $650 billion, with demand for it expected to increase...
Bangladesh plans to more than triple oil refining capacity
DHAKA: Eastern Refinery Ltd (ERL), which supplies around 40% of Bangladesh’s fuel needs, said it plans to more than triple...
Proposal: Raise ‘Muslim Tax’ to counter radical mosques
BERLIN: A German politician has proposed a tax on Muslims to counter the effects of the foreign financing of mosques...
Nepal inflation moderates to 10.2% in March
KATHMANDU: Inflation has moderated to 10.2 percent in mid-March after reaching nearly seven-year high of 12.1 percent in mid-January due...
Omantel’s subsea cable network lands in France
MUSCAT: Oman Telecommunications (Omantel), the Sultanate’s leading telecommunications provider on Wednesday announced the successful landing of the Asia Africa Europe-1...
Finland Govt mulls taxation on registered boats
HELSINKI: The government is considering levying taxes on registered boats. The finance ministry is preparing a proposal in this regard;...
Dubai chamber honored with two Govt Excellence Program awards
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry was honored with the Best Result for the Customer Satisfaction award and...
UAE business loan demand grows
ABU DHABI: UAE businesses are demanding more loans but lenders appear less willing to supply them, according to a report...
Australia’s wheat exports may rise 20% by 2030
CANBERRA: The expanding middle class in Asia could result in an increase in Australia’s wheat exports income from $5.7 billion...
Italy gives green light to Vicenza bank’s $2 bln IPO
ROME: Italy's market regulator gave the green light on Thursday for struggling lender Banca Popolare di Vicenza to list on...
Japan to finance $2.6 bln monorail in Panama
TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday agreed to finance a US$2.6 billion monorail Panama intends to have built by 2022 as an...
Danish government ally rules out tax cuts, puts pressure on PM
COPENHAGEN: The Danish government's main supporting party has ruled out tax cuts promised by Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen during...
Turkey’s central bank cut key interest rate
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s central bank cut a key interest rate Wednesday, with incoming Governor Murat Cetinkaya kicking off his tenure by...
South Korea’s s-oil says refining margins to stay healthy in Q2
SEOUL: South Korea's S-Oil Corp said on Thursday it expects refining margins to stay solid in the April to June...
Norway tax administration asking tax evaders to confess and seek amnesty
OSLO: Tax Director Hans Christian Holte recommended people who have hidden money abroad to declare their fortunes. Then they can...
New Zealand, china ease customs procedures
WELLINGTON: Exporters in China and New Zealand will see eased customs requirements in the near future. New Zealand will be...
