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The real tax rate paid by multinational corporations in 47 countries – A Study
Calculations of effective tax rates of multinational corporations across countries show drastic differences between those rates and statutory tax rates. Despite a similar statutory tax rate for multinational corporations (MNCs) across many countries, the effective…
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Global sales of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles drop 21.3% y/y
Though Hyundai retains top spot Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles fell from January to September, due to insufficient refilling infrastructure and the limited choice of models. According to SNE Research on Monday, sales dropped a little…
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Biden, Xi to Hold Anticipated Talks Near San Francisco
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks Wednesday at a historic estate near San Francisco, California. High on the agenda is restoring normal communication channels between the militaries of the…
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China’s Discount E-Commerce Retailers Bank on South Korea
China’s e-commerce retailers, faced with weak domestic consumption, are targeting inflation-battered South Korean customers who want low-cost items despite possible human rights violations associated with their production. South Korea’s e-commerce purchases from companies in China…
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7 tips to reduce cybersecurity spend without compromising security
Author: Pete NicolettiField Chief Information Security Officer, Check Point Software Technologies Cyber risks are growing worldwide, and cyber criminals are now using AI to aid their activities. Ransomware attacks alone have increased 20% year-over-year, according to Check Point,…
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One Japanese couple kept millet production alive
In the mountainous Tokushima region of Japan, farmers have grown local varieties of millet, vegetables and other crops for more than 400 years. But in recent times, the cultivation of millets, a highly nutritious crop,…
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Philippine’s sustained economic growth expected in Q4 as gov’t, consumers ramp up spending, says economist
An economist has painted a rosy picture of the Philippine economic growth as the year draws to a close, fueled by the expected increase in consumer and government spending that will boost growth. In a…
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World Population Estimated at 8 Billion: US Census
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the world population hit 8 billion on September 26. Emphasis on the word estimates. There are many sources of uncertainty in estimating the global population, and it’s unlikely this population milestone…
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APEC leaders’ meeting is close, but Trade negotiations between the Indo-Pacific regions are progressing slowly
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco begins next week. And the United States wants to show that progress is being made in negotiating a U.S.-initiated trade framework called IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for…
