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International

Japan’s ruling party backs Takaichi’s costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns

2026-08-05T03:30:17.000Z
There are still many features of the Singapore tax system which might be considered unwieldy, uncertain or disproportionate in comparison with other countries. 
Opinion & Features

Is Singapore still competitive in a world with a global minimum tax?

2026-07-29T23:00:00.000Z
The plan has drawn pushback from ruling and opposition lawmakers on concern over the impact on Japan’s worsening finances.
International

Japan’s Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports

2026-07-29T00:32:06.000Z
The US Treasury stopped short of announcing new guidelines, saying instead they “expect a serious dialogue with the market before positions harden” and investors are placed at more risk.
Banking & Finance

US Treasury flags concern over ‘potentially abusive’ tax trades

2026-07-21T23:44:15.000Z
The move comes as Indonesia seeks to strengthen its investment proposition and attract more foreign capital.
Asean Business

Indonesia offers sweeping tax breaks under new financial-centre law

2026-07-21T11:49:17.000Z
Andy Burnham says the move would be funded by savings from the cancellation of a £1.8 billion (US$2.42 billion) digital ID programme.
International

UK's Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as PM

2026-07-21T08:20:35.000Z
For over a decade, Andy Burnham has called for a land tax instead of Britain’s council tax, paid on property values, and stamp duty, paid on home sales.
Property

Burnham warned of financial stability risk from a quick land tax

2026-07-16T05:09:26.000Z
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

2026-07-14T00:57:40.000Z
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 

2026-07-06T23:00:00.000Z
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

2026-07-05T10:20:51.000Z
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