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Caribbean tax haven scrutiny will bring little reform

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CARIBBEAN

The fallout from the 'Panama Papers'.

Economic improvements in Libya hinge on political deal

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LIBYA

The split in government since mid-2014 has contributed to a prolonged and severe contraction of the oil and gas sector. Before the revolution in 2011, Libya was a major target for…

Coal sector may threaten Australia's emissions targets

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AUSTRALIA

Sited in Queensland and New South Wales, the four mines will collectively release some 1,250 million tonnes of carbon over their lifetimes, raising doubts about the Albanese…

Timor Sea dispute poses stability risk to East Timor

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EAST TIMOR

In the article, Ramos-Horta argues that Australia unfairly negotiated the Timor Sea maritime border. East Timor launched compulsory conciliation proceedings against Australia…

Panama leaks may trigger tighter global regulation

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INTERNATIONAL

These records highlight how a global elite uses law firms and offshore entities to hide their assets.

Panama leak to boost global fight against tax evasion

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INTERNATIONAL

The 'Panama papers' disclosures brought attention to the weak harmonisation of corporate tax policies, creating loopholes that can be exploited to avoid and evade tax. The…

China-Vietnam spat could hit oil and gas firms

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CHINA/VIETNAM

This marked the reassertion of one of China's most provocative positions, an implied claim to energy resource rights across the area enclosed by its 'nine-dash line', in…

New fiscal law aims to clean up Panama’s reputation

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PANAMA

This marks another step towards Panama’s long-standing aim of strengthening its fiscal framework and countering its reputation as a tax haven. While the law will bring some…

UK 2050 carbon objectives face huge challenges

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UNITED KINGDOM

The country has made considerable progress in recent years on energy security and cutting emissions. However, achieving the 2050 target requires the development of a hydrogen…

US states see sports betting as new revenue source

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UNITED STATES

Since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports gambling in 2018, state governments have been moving to legalise online sports betting in their jurisdictions in hopes…