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Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government Friday approved a bill to revise the Commercial Code to allow bills of lading, needed for maritime trade, to be exchanged electronically. As other maritime states, including Britain, France and Singapore, are developing similar legislation, Japan aims to digitize trade-related procedures to maintain its competitiveness. The government hop...
Brazil's lower house rejected a bank rescue bill on Wednesday 14 October after a late clause on the deposit guarantee fund, keeping current rules in place. The post Brazil Lawmakers Reject Bank Rescue Bill appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uganda's Parliament paused enforcement of the charcoal ban until the energy ministry explains how families can afford gas or electric cooking instead. The post Uganda Speaker Halts Charcoal Ban for 7 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's lower house has passed a 2027 tax reform that caps deductions for large companies, including many US-owned subsidiaries, and sent it to the Senate. The post Mexico Tax Reform on Big Firms Clears House appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, a first-of-its-kind legislation in the country, is a welcome step towards protecting the rights and well-being of the elderly
As per the approved schedule, two Bills — Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — will be considered during the session
Tokyo, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting Friday adopted legislation to cut the consumption tax rate for food and introduce a benefit program linked to income levels. As a temporary measure to tackle soaring prices, the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, plans to cut the 8 pct consumption tax rate for fo...
He also pointed out how the BJP government brought in two legislations to amend the way in which the Chief Election Commissioner was chosen
A Honduran small-business guild says Chinese firms pay no import, sales or income tax. It showed no documents, and Congress already ordered checks in May. The post Honduras Group Alleges Tax Breaks for Chinese Firms appeared first on The Rio Times.