Russia plans to raise taxes on the rich and corporations as cost of war in Ukraine rises | Tax News
The new tax thresholds and increased corporate tax are expected to raise around 2.6 trillion rubles ($29 billion) a year.…
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Melinda French Gates says she will donate $1 billion to support women and families | Economy
A philanthropist says it is “frustrating” that some believe it is not the right time to discuss gender equality. Melinda…
Opinion: What convinces voters that the economy is worse than ever?
One of the worst things about democracy is the way we talk about it. For example, politicians love to talk…
UK's Sunak promises tax cuts for pensioners as Tories face election defeat | Business and Economy
“Opposition Labor Party criticizes election promise as ruling party's latest 'desperate move'.” UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to…
Russia will build a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan | energy news
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev says Uzbekistan is also interested in buying more oil and gas from Russia. Russia will build a…
China urges South Korea and Japan to defend free trade at tripartite summit | Business and Economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the three countries should see each other as “partners and opportunities for development.” China's top…
In expensive Hong Kong, residents flock to China for cheaper dining and shopping | Economy
Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong resident Mimi Lau regularly travels to Shenzhen to eat with friends or shop at…
Relatives of victims of the Uvalde school shooting sue Microsoft, Meta and weapons manufacturer | News about gun violence
Relatives of victims killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have filed two wrongful death lawsuits: one against the…
The United States sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation for 'illegal monopoly' | Economy and Business News
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment,…
South Korea presents record $19 billion package to support chip industry | Technology
President Yoon Suk-yeol has announced a record $19 billion support plan for South Korea's crucial semiconductor industry. South Korea is…