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Obstacles to US tax reform could curb Biden’s spending

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UNITED STATES

With Congress in the legislative endgame over President Joe Biden's proposed USD4tn spending on infrastructure, education, research and clean energy, changes to the US tax code to…

Reducing evasion is key as business taxes race lower

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INT

President-elect Donald Trump aims to "cut business taxes massively" as the US corporate tax rate is the G20's highest

Indonesia tax amnesty could strain Singapore relations

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INDONESIA/SINGAPORE

The tax amnesty could see more than 40 billion dollars in untaxed funds entering Indonesia's economy, the central bank estimates. The measure is the latest in a series of…

Biden would struggle to govern and reform

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UNITED STATES

The race is edging towards Biden. Trump is contesting the outcome and will continue doing so until January 6 when Congress has to certify whether the Electoral College has…

China could help Malaysia meet spending needs

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MALAYSIA

The government will probably create an off-budget 'special purpose vehicle' to manage the lending from the Export-Import Bank of China. Using this mechanism rather than including…

Canada election fight toughens for Liberals

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CANADA

The controversy may have had an impact on three by-elections held on February 25, only one of which Trudeau's Liberals won. Although held only in three ridings (constituencies)…

Prospects for Argentina in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Argentina in 2018.

Australia investment limits may slow COVID-19 recovery

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AUSTRALIA

The changes have been made as part of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are intended to safeguard assets from bargain hunters while businesses recover from…

Trade and investment gloom is hitting emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL: Trade and investment gloom hits EMs

Politics may roil Seoul’s recovery and policy plans

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SOUTH KOREA

The opposition-controlled National Assembly finally passed the 2024 budget on December 21, 19 days after the legal deadline. December also saw a rolling reshuffle which replaced…