EU Aims to Tax Internet Giants

EU Aims to Tax Internet Giants

Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    The EU will soon unveil a plan for taxing major internet companies like Amazon and Facebook by imposing a levy of 2 to 6% on revenues in every country where they operate, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Sunday. “The range will be from 2 […]

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Multi-Trillion Debt Splurge Could Hit Global Economy Hard

Multi-Trillion Debt Splurge Could Hit Global Economy Hard

Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ; Donald Trump’s debt-fuelled spending and tax cut plans are a growing risk to the US and world economies, as a short-term boost threatens to turn into a bust next year. Almost $400 billion of extra spending combined with a $1.5 trillion tax cut in an economy […]

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Technology Can Play Vital Role in Shaping Developing World’s Growth

Technology Can Play Vital Role in Shaping Developing World’s Growth

By using abundant and low-cost labor, developing countries were able to increase their share of global manufacturing activities, creating jobs, attracting investment and kick-starting a broader industrialization process Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    From cloud computing to artificial intelligence, technology is beginning to revolutionize how the world economy functions. But while […]

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Rouhani Renews Pledge for Economic Reforms

Rouhani Renews Pledge for Economic Reforms

The president referred to the achievement of lowering runaway inflation rate of over 40% to single-digit levels as a great achievement and said the general rate for the current fiscal year will remain in the same territory Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    The 57th annual general meeting of the Central Bank […]

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RCEP Closer to FTA Finalization

RCEP Closer to FTA Finalization

A joint statement says few chapters are close to being finalized, however, tall hurdles remain Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    Ministers from 16 East Asian countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership made progress at a meeting in Singapore Saturday but many gaps remain. “There is still a lot to do […]

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US Tariffs a Complete Violation of WTO Rules

US Tariffs a Complete Violation of WTO Rules

Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    The potential steel and aluminum tariffs are a “complete violation of WTO rules,” said Matt Gold, the former US deputy assistant trade representative for North America under former president Barack Obama. President Donald Trump announced Thursday his proposed 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs would go […]

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ASEAN, EU to Boost Trade Ties Amid Growing US Protectionism

ASEAN, EU to Boost Trade Ties Amid Growing US Protectionism

The EU is looking at free trade agreements to expand relations with Southeast Asia Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    Southeast Asia and Europe pledged Friday to speed up efforts for an elusive free trade deal, vowing to support open markets in the face of growing US protectionism under Donald Trump. EU […]

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Rating of Iranian Banks to Be Made Public

Rating of Iranian Banks to Be Made Public

After previous announcements by the Central Bank of Iran that ratings of banks will not be publicly disclosed, the economy minister has now said people will be made privy to the ratings Banks will be rated in terms of their performance, volume of capital and other indicators and standards Reported by HPMM Group according to […]

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TEDPIX Down 0.58% in Saturday Trade

TEDPIX Down 0.58% in Saturday Trade

Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    Tehran Stock Exchange’s main index lost 572.99 points or 0.58% to end Saturday trade at 97,388.7. About 2.41 billion shares valued at $125.54 million changed hands at TSE for the day. Trading at TSE and Iran Fara Bourse starts on Saturday and ends on Wednesday. Insurance […]

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CBI Pushing for Rate Unification Despite Forex Volatility

CBI Pushing for Rate Unification Despite Forex Volatility

Reported by HPMM Group according to FINANCIAL TRIBUNE ;    The Central Bank of Iran is working to fulfill the longstanding pledge of unifying the dual foreign exchange rates, despite recent volatility that unsettled the currency market. Valiollah Seif, the CBI chief, was also quoted as saying by ICANA, the news agency affiliated with the Iranian […]

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