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Taxes

Property

Burnham warned of financial stability risk from a quick land tax

The UK Trades Union Congress has called for a hike in a tax on bank profits to allow a cut in energy bills for most households.
International

UK’s employers, energy sector urge new PM to slash power taxes

Many startups rely on share-based remuneration to attract skilled employees, and a tax framework review would “ensure Singapore remains a competitive location for talent”, says the ESR committee.
Economy & Policy

ESR review of startup share scheme taxes should address employee liquidity challenge: observers 

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault is the eighth richest in the world, based on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of about US$165 billion. 
International

France’s richest man Arnault hit with US$25.7 million tax assessment

The EU will apply a transitional three euro customs duty per product category on shipments of up to 150 euros to its member states from July.
Transport & Logistics

SingPost expects huge dip in low-value parcels to EU initially as customs duty takes effect

The richest 10 per cent in France hold around two-thirds of total wealth, which represents around six times annual economic output compare to three times in 1970.
Global Enterprise

French senators warn of wealth ‘black box’ in tax system

British retailers are pushing for the UK government to take steps to close a tax loophole they say is helping companies such as Shein and Temu gain market share.
Global Enterprise

UK lags rivals in curbing influx of cheap parcels from China

The 76-year-old patriarch of the Shinawatra clan walked out of a Bangkok prison last month after serving eight months of a reduced sentence for corruption.
International

Thailand may seek Thaksin bankruptcy over 17.6 billion baht tax debt

Key to the move would be knowing how to fund the temporary tax cut as bond vigilantes continue to test PM Takaichi’s resolve to pursue her expansionary fiscal policies without relying too heavily on new debt issuance.
International

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027

Indonesia is one of the world's largest exporters of coal and the dominant global supplier of nickel.
Asean Business

Indonesia delays mining royalty hikes, but policy uncertainty weighs on sector

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