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Opinion: Family farm tax will not achieve government intentions, says NFU
Express & Star
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July 22, 2025
The government has outlined plans to hold a technical consultation on the draft legislation, including on inheritance tax, to ensure it ‘works as intended’. This is a common process in the development of a Finance Bill, but given the appalling...
Strengthening Ties: Trump and Philippine President Marcos Jr. to Discuss Trade, Tariffs, and Regional Security at the White House
[your]NEWS
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July 22, 2025
By Emmanuel Ogbonna In a significant step toward bolstering economic and security alliances in Southeast Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday. The high-level meeting...
Government Service Centers deliver over 124,000 services in Q2 2025
The Peninsula
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July 22, 2025
Doha: The Government service centers across Qatar recorded a remarkable performance in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, successfully delivering a total of 124,432 services during April, May, and June. This achievement reflects the country’s...
Quebec Premier says any new trade deal with the U.S. needs to have specific time frame
The Globe and Mail
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July 21, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Quebec Premier François Legault speaks to the media during the meeting of Canada’s premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on Monday.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press Quebec Premier François Legault says any...
JLP, PNP trade blame after chaos at campaign rally
The Gleaner
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July 22, 2025
The country’s two main political parties have accused each other of attempting to fan the flame of violence as the election campaign heats up, weeks before Jamaicans are expected to vote. The lightning rod for the accusations was the sound of loud...
Prime Minister Ishiba Receives Understanding, Criticism from Cabinet; Minister Cautions Impact on U.S. Tariff Talks
The Japan News
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July 22, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:54 JST, July 22, 2025 A Cabinet member on Tuesday said Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba should face up to his mismanagement of the...
Lee government moves toward tax hike policies
The Korea Times
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July 22, 2025
The government is on course to hike various types of taxes in a bid to finance President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign policies, according to economists Tuesday. A return to higher tax policies for “the haves” has been outlined by Lee’s top economic...
FG to achieve $1trn economy by 2030 —Minister
Tribune Online
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July 22, 2025
THE Federal Government has demonstrated its commitment toward achieving one trillion dollars economy by 2030 through domestic investment summit to actualise 8-point Renewed Hope Agenda. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and...
Nigeria News8 minutes ago FG Halts Controversial Review Of Doctors’ Allowances The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of a circular issued by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on the review of allowances for...
Naija News
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July 22, 2025
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of a circular issued by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on the review of allowances for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. Naija News...
Trade expert skeptical about August 1 – Bogus deadline?
The Fiji Times
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July 22, 2025
RENOWNED international trade expert Steven Okun has played down the veracity of President Donald Trump’s deadline for reciprocal tariffs levied against about 90 countries, among them Fiji, that export to the United States, as the deadline for the...
Roadmap to guide ethical, inclusive AI use: Government
Antara
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July 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that through a national strategy and long-term roadmap, the government is encouraging ethical, fair, and inclusive utilization of artificial intelligence...
Stocks mixed with trade and earnings in focus
News-Topic - North Carolina
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Equity markets were mixed Tuesday as traders kept an eye on earnings from Wall Street titans this week while tracking US trade talks just over a week before the deadline for a deal. Investors took a more cautious path after a largely positive day...
‘SquiD’ Thai Fish Sauce Brand Turns Premium to Navigate Trade Tensions
Khaosod English
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July 22, 2025
BANGKOK — SquiD, the iconic Thai fish sauce brand known for its green label and squid logo, has been a staple in cuisines for 81 years and is now sold in over 70 countries. Amidst the changing dynamics of global trade, the brand continues to...
Chinese FM responds to Bessent's claims that trade talks with China could include its Russia, Iran oil purchases
Global Times
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun In response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that the next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, spokesperson from China's Ministry of...
How the India-UK trade deal could shape future pacts with the EU and US
South China Morning Post
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July 22, 2025
India and Britain are poised to sign a long-awaited free-trade agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London this week, a deal analysts see as a signal that New Delhi is willing to shed its traditionally protectionist stance and...
Meeting Discusses Government Efforts to Combat Customs Smuggling
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 22, 2025
[Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:13:13 +0300] Sana'a (Saba) – An expanded meeting in Sana'a discussed the national efforts of the Customs Authority to combat customs smuggling. The meeting, attended by Dhamar Governor Mohammed Nasser Al-Bukhaiti and Customs...
UK government borrowing higher than expected in June
Proactive UK
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July 22, 2025
UK public sector borrowing rose more than expected in June, with borrowing for the first three months of the fiscal year ahead of where the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts. Public sector borrowing rose to £20.7 billion in June, the...
India-US interim trade deal prospects dim ahead of tariff deadline, sources say
Yahoo Finance
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By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The prospects of an interim trade deal between India and the United States before Washington's August 1 deadline have dimmed, as talks remain deadlocked over tariff cuts on key agricultural and dairy products,...
India's sustained economic growth positions it as global stability anchor: NITI Aayog VC
ETCFO.com
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July 22, 2025
United Nations, India's sustained economic growth makes it an "anchor of stability" for the world, which needs new engines of growth and development models that can be scaled and shared, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery has said. Bery...
China creates 6.95 million new jobs in H1 2025, as governments at all levels focus on enlarging employment
Global Times
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College students look for jobs at an employment fair held on the campus of the Huaibei Normal University in Huaibei, East China's Anhui Province on October 16, 2024. The job fair attracted more than 183 companies offering more than 10,000...