2020: Recession proof your business
It is hard to predict a recession and its outcome, but nevertheless businesses can be prepared for it...
Tag : economy
Hong Kong will still be Asia’s financial hub despite the unrest
Hong Kong is China’s window to the wider world and its goose that lays golden eggs – China won’t risk losing it...
How prepared is Oman to levy VAT?
Although the Sultanate’s taxation system is largely unprepared for the implementation of VAT, VAT will benefit Oman’s economy...
Japan’s GDP contracts first time in six years due to sales tax hike
Japan’s GDP contracted an annualised 6.3 percent during the period from October to December 2019...
Study shows 75% of consumers positive about Dubai economy
Government initiatives coupled with reforms have improved employment and personal finances in the emirate...
Singapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCs
The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others...
Oman to introduce 5% VAT in early-2021 to generate additional revenue
The UAE, Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have already levied VAT as agreed by the six GCC members...
South Africa to restructure GDP data September onwards
The start year for calculating GDP will be updated to 2015 from the existing year of 2010...
Egypt’s external debt increases 17.47% to $109.363 bn last September
The World Bank estimates Egypt’s volume of long-debt to be more than $98.3 billion...
Singapore sees export rebound with 2.4% increase last December
Pharmaceuticals, specialised machinery and non-monetary gold shipments have fuelled export growth in Singapore...