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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

VAT can be deducted earlier than in the month of receiving the invoice

The article discusses a new policy allowing earlier VAT deductions than previously permitted under Polish law.

Mar 2 • 04:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Confirmation of Economic Opening and Deregulation; and for Those Who Don't Like It, Just Wait for the Nickname

President Javier Milei reaffirmed his commitment to economic integration and deregulation in his speech before the Argentine Congress without announcing specific measures.

Mar 2 • 03:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-NIMASA DG urges FG to adopt business re-engineering policy

Dakuku Peterside, a former Director-General of NIMASA, calls for the Nigerian government to implement a national business process re-engineering policy to stimulate economic growth.

Feb 27 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stop the European Ecological Coup on Businesses

Italy's government is pushing back against the EU's ETS system, labeling it an additional tax on European businesses.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Airline Allows 30-Kilo Dogs on Board

A recent business update highlights various corporate news, including an airline's new policy allowing larger dogs on board.

Feb 27 • 06:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

EK's Häkämies on tax fluctuations: "They create uncertainty"

Jyri Häkämies of EK expresses concern over tax policy fluctuations, urging for predictability in business decisions.

Feb 26 • 13:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Strength and business are not enough: America is more alone

The article discusses the shortcomings of U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump, emphasizing growing isolation and distrust among Western allies.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for minimum wage earners: a further increase is promised

The Lithuanian Government is planning to increase the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and support wage growth amid concerns from the business sector.

Feb 25 • 15:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MPC's modest rate cut sends positive signal – OPS

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, which the Organised Private Sector considers a modest yet positive signal for the economy.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Unilateral cancellation of reservations for the BTS concert... from now on, 'immediate business suspension'

The South Korean government has announced new measures to suspend businesses immediately for cancelling hotel bookings without just cause ahead of major events, such as BTS concerts.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

Javier Milei updates on the government's latest measures, economic indicators, and interactions with business leaders in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"It's an act of racism," Latinos affected by new policy in the U.S.

Latino merchants express deep concern over a new U.S. Small Business Administration policy that restricts loans to citizens, excluding legal residents.

Feb 24 • 15:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the Labor-Management Council... "It will be a first step for cooperation"

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employers Federation launched a labor-management council aimed at fostering communication on key labor policies.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"5th Term" Chairman Son Kyung-sik of the Korea Employers Federation "I will ensure that the voices of businesses are reflected in policies"

Son Kyung-sik has been re-elected for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, committing to represent business interests in policy discussions.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

What We Know About the New Tariff Situation

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned significant tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, leading to uncertainty about the future of U.S. trade policy.

Feb 23 • 13:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lagarde: Any new US tariff plan should be well considered

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stressed the need for well-considered plans regarding any new US tariffs to avoid disrupting business activities.

Feb 22 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump tariff court ruling does little to end uncertainty for global business

A US Supreme Court ruling declaring Donald Trump's tariffs illegal introduces clarity on presidential powers but leaves international businesses in continued uncertainty about future trade policies.

Feb 20 • 18:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

RP Employers' Council expanded with new business representatives

The RP Employers' Council has added new members from diverse business backgrounds to enhance its debate on business conditions in Poland.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Trump: Novartis Builds Eleven Factories in the USA Due to Tariff Policy

Novartis announced plans to build eleven new factories in the USA, attributed to tariff policies advocated by President Trump.

Feb 20 • 07:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government supports deregulation in agricultural land transactions. What will change for companies?

The Polish government is advocating for deregulation in agricultural land transactions, aiming to bring significant changes for businesses in the sector.

Feb 17 • 16:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tax reform lines turned against the government itself: "We continue to jumble the mess"

A discussion on reducing the number of business forms in Lithuania has sparked wider debate over the chaotic tax policy in the country.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Luis Caputo questioned the silence of business leaders on a key point of labor reform: 'I am taken aback'

Economic Minister Luis Caputo criticized business leaders for their lack of response regarding a controversial point in Argentina's labor reform that reduces salaries during sick leave.

Feb 16 • 14:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, out of the table (3). Business diplomacy

This article discusses the changing dynamics in U.S. trade policy, emphasizing the shift from economic efficiency to control and security in international relations.

Feb 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The money is running out - the business community sees labor immigration as the solution

Swedish business leaders view labor immigration as a solution to a budgetary crisis that limits public spending options.

Feb 16 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is there room to continue lowering taxes this year? Economists weigh in

Economists discuss the potential for further tax cuts in Argentina amidst a government mandate for a primary fiscal surplus.

Feb 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Reduced VAT rates on beverages – is this prohibited state aid?

The article discusses concerns over proposed reduced VAT rates on beverages in Poland and whether such measures constitute prohibited state aid favoring specific businesses.

Feb 12 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Approved increase of registration fees to 100,000 krónur

The article discusses the approval of a significant increase in registration fees to 100,000 krónur in Iceland.

Feb 12 • 16:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

One by one, the key changes accepted by the Government in the labor reform law

The Argentine government has accepted 28 key changes to its labor reform law, responding to concerns from governors, business chambers, and unions ahead of its congressional approval.

Feb 10 • 23:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

EET may not apply to small entrepreneurs, they will have a choice

Small entrepreneurs in Czechia may opt out of the EET reporting requirement, allowing them more flexibility in their business practices.

Feb 9 • 10:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Trump's Finance Minister Makes Clear Statement to Future Central Bank Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocates for continued loose monetary policy under the upcoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Feb 9 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Met all the conditions except the age limit

The article discusses the disqualification of Oddrún Ýr and Þorleifur Þorri from agricultural startup support due to a regulatory age limit, despite their qualifications and substantial agricultural business experience.

Feb 8 • 14:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon Seok-youl to Consult on Purchase Rental Business System

President Yoon Seok-youl plans to gather public opinions on the purchase rental business system that allows private entities to buy existing homes and register them as rental properties.

Feb 8 • 10:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"This is not a fiscal hammer budget for businesses": Maud Bregeon "does not always understand" the criticisms of the Medef chairman

Maud Bregeon, the government's spokesperson, defends a stable tax framework for businesses, countering criticisms from the Medef chairman regarding unfulfilled promises in the budget.

Feb 8 • 09:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The First Step to Strengthening the ‘Retirement Income Function’ of Retirement Pensions, Long Way to Go

Labor, business, and government representatives have agreed to enforce retirement pensions to secure retirement income for workers, marking a significant change in South Korea's retirement pension system.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The U.S. Acts Tough on Those Doing Business with Iran, Trump Imposes Tariffs of Up to 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing for additional tariffs of up to 25% on countries that engage in trade with Iran, reinstating a national emergency regarding Iran.

Feb 7 • 02:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Proposes serving alcohol until 06:00 in Oslo during the World Cup

Oslo's Cultural and Business Council proposes extending alcohol service hours until 6:00 AM during the summer World Cup, applicable to venues showing matches.

Feb 6 • 06:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Small business owners say allowing late-night delivery for large supermarkets is 'indiscriminate slaughter'... immediate halt required

In response to discussions by the government to allow early morning deliveries for large supermarkets, small business groups strongly protested, arguing it jeopardizes the survival rights of 7.9 million small business owners.

Feb 6 • 02:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Minister finds a business idea on how to sell state land at a higher price

Economic and Industry Minister Erkki Keldo proposed to the Ministry of Finance a new legal change that would allow the state to sell its land plots at a higher price in the future.

Feb 5 • 18:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"There is no effect on employment": Sturzenegger again attacked the UIA and reiterated his defense of economic opening

Minister Sturzenegger defended Argentina's economic opening, dismissing business objections and stating that the claim of an unlevel playing field is incorrect.

Feb 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Green card holders will no longer be able to request official US loans

Permanent residents in the US, known as green card holders, will no longer qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration starting March 1, as the agency has limited the benefit to businesses wholly owned by US citizens residing in the country.

Feb 3 • 23:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce Calls for Caution on Consumption Tax Cuts Amidst Business Concerns

The Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce, Ken Kobayashi, emphasized the need for careful consideration regarding proposed consumption tax cuts, citing potential financial instability and complications for businesses.

Feb 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Painful Shift of the Union to a 'European Preference'

European business leaders are backing a proposal by Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné to direct public funds exclusively towards European production.

Feb 3 • 05:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Parliament Challenges the Foundation of Norwegian Business Policy

The article discusses the increasing political risks that could hinder business development in Norway, as warned by several leaders from Equinor.

Feb 3 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Why are immigrants regularized?

This article discusses the motivations behind the regularization of over half a million immigrants by the government, aimed at saturating the labor market with cheap and precarious labor to ensure high business profits.

Feb 2 • 10:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani’s class warfare against New York businesses is ‘economic vandalism’

The article critiques New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani's economic policies as harmful to the business community, indicating a significant negative shift since his election.

Feb 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Migrant Crackdown Leads to 10% Drop in Foreigners Residing in Russia

The number of foreign nationals living in Russia has decreased by 10%, reaching 5.7 million, due to new migration restrictions, as reported by the business newspaper Vedomosti.

Jan 29 • 14:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Business Succession: This is how it works too: Austria renounces inheritance tax

Austria has eliminated inheritance tax, contrasting with Germany where inheritance for entrepreneurs is taxed under complex exemption rules.

Jan 15 • 06:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution

The EPA will cease to calculate the economic and health benefits of air pollution regulations, focusing instead on industry costs, reflecting a shift towards a business-friendly policy agenda under Donald Trump.

Jan 14 • 17:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration revokes more than 100,000 visas in first year back

In 2025, the Trump administration set a record by revoking over 100,000 visas, significantly more than the previous year under Biden, primarily impacting business, tourist, and student visa holders.

Jan 12 • 14:00 UTC

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