EconomyFeaturedIF Insights: What’s next for Germany as country enters recessionIFM CorrespondentJune 8, 2023November 22, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJune 8, 2023November 22, 2023 Germany's expected interest costs for 2023 are €39.9 billion, a tenfold rise from the €3.9 billion it had to pay in interest for its debt in 2021... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIF Insights: Is the United Kingdom becoming gig economy’s ‘crisis zone’?IFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2023 A study by the University of Bristol and Oxford University found that the majority of gig economy workers feel under threat from feedback processes... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUAE issues three new Ministerial decisions on corporate taxIFM CorrespondentMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023 The exemption will prevent a double corporate tax on the profits of one entity and eliminate international double taxation... Read more
EconomyFeaturedQatar GDP growth to slow to 2.3% in 2023 as FIFA effect dies downIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023 The NFE will start to increase revenue streams in 2026, adding to Qatar's already robust fiscal and external net asset positions, which will continue to be a key rating strength... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIF Insights: Expats flee as cost of living soars in SingaporeIFM CorrespondentMay 4, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 4, 2023 As per logistics service provider APAC Relocation, the rent increase has caused around 10% of its clientele to move away from Singapore... Read more
EconomyFeaturedMacroeconomyIMF predicts slow growth for MENA economiesIFM CorrespondentApril 25, 2023November 6, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentApril 25, 2023November 6, 2023 Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that his country wants the IMF to start disbursing a loan to Tunisia without conditions... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIF Insights: Drought, debt & poverty in ArgentinaIFM CorrespondentApril 20, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentApril 20, 2023 Argentina is known for its population’s long battle with economic hardships... Read more
EconomyFeaturedEmployment Tax Incentive: South Africa’s latest weapon to solve unemployment crisisIFM CorrespondentMarch 2, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 2, 2023 The employer may claim the total Employment Tax Incentive calculated for all qualified employees, which will lower the PAYE tax due... Read more
EconomyFeaturedThe recovery of Thai economy & challenges aheadWebAdminJanuary 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by WebAdminJanuary 11, 2023January 10, 2023 Thailand being the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia is dealing with slower-than-expected global demand... Read more
EconomyFeaturedHow much income places you in the top 1%, 5%, or 10%?WebAdminDecember 29, 2022February 17, 2023 by WebAdminDecember 29, 2022February 17, 2023 The top 1% of earners have seen their incomes increase by 179% since 1979, and the top 0.1% have seen their wages increase by 389%... Read more