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Vai alla Scheda Paese »A tree begins with a seed
— Arabic proverb
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Trade financing and SMEs in the UAE: emerging trends and challenges
A significant push is being made to develop small-to-medium enterprise sector in the UAE by the government
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Netanyahu Promises Kahlon Finance Minister
With elections mere days away, last ditch effort by Netanyahu to turn Kahlon his way by offering finance portfolio is rejected.
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Business: Timeless Kitenge
With bold colours and flowing chiffons, this was made for the modern woman (and her man).
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China pledges to act if GDP growth flags
Premier Li Keqiang says Beijing is ready to step up targeted measures if growth falls below proper range
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S. Korea logs 37th straight month of trade surplus in February
South Korea posted a trade surplus for the 37th month in a row in February, mainly due to the sharp drop in imports that
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Hyundai Motor's Tucson to surpass 4 million in sales
Sales of Hyundai Motor Co.'s Tucson compact SUV are expected to surpass 4 million units later this month, 11 years after
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It's getting easier to do business in Vietnam, experts say
Red tape and logistics nevertheless remain major challenges for investorsEuro investors are more upbeat about doing business in VietnamVietnam PM calls for friendlier business environmentInvestors call for stronger reform in VietnamConfidence rises among European businesses in Vietnam, survey showsEuropean firms regain optimism about Vietnam outlook
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Britain bets big on Bengal as business gateway
Britain has a keen eye to invest heavily in Bengal with the chair of the UK India Business Council telling TOI in an exclusive interview that the state is India's "Gateway to South-East Asia".
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Rs 20,000 crore notice to Cairn not 'tax terrorism', finance ministry says
The finance ministry has rejected charges of "tax terrorism" over the Rs 20,000 crore tax notice on Cairn India and has defended the assessing officer.
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Medical tourism, another drain on the economy
It has now become common place for Nigerians who can afford it especially public officials in Nigeria to seek medical care abroad even for ailments that could be handled at home. It is said that Nigerians spend about $500m (N78bn) yearly for medical treatment abroad. The most popular destinations are ...
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Diversification of non-oil exports requires strong Algerian presence in foreign markets
SHARM EL SHEIKH (Egypt) Head of the Managers Forum (FCE), Ali Haddad said Saturday in Sharm El Sheikh that the diversification of Algeria non-oil exports "requires a strong presence of Algerian companies in foreign markets." "The FCE seriously works to diversify the Algerian non-hydrocarbon exports and this requires ...
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Italian fugitive Giovanni De Caro allowed back in country
High Court rules the government broke the law when it deported businessman.
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Big business alarmed as Communications Authority seeks to tighten rules
Regulator can set prices or split up a firm.
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Tanneries face closure over illegal export of hides, skins
Local tanneries have scaled down production due to the lack of raw materials as some traders and government officials collude to export them illegally to Far-East countries like China.
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Business: Sigh of relief for stockbrokers
In January, the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and Investment Banks (KASIB) filed a petition against the Attorney General and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) challenging KRA's implementation of tax on capital gains. A ruling on this petition is expected on March 18.
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Business: Shares snap out of losing streak
Kenya's benchmark index edged higher on Friday, breaking an eight-session losing streak as bank shares rose. The shilling weakened slightly. The benchmark NSE 20 index added 2.77 points or 0.1 per cent to 5,350.30 points, just off its 7-year peak.
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Business: Confusion reigns in stock market over Capital Gains Tax
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) appears to have retreated from its earlier directive requiring stockbrokers to remit capital gains tax each time an investor disposes their shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
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Business: To end corruption, criminalise failure to achieve project targets
Every county government should declare a project that must be achieved every budget year and at least, one major project during its life in power. For the approved project amount allocated, its quality and standards expected should be announced in public places such as markets, bus stops, restaurants among other ...
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Business: Quarry operators appeal for improved roads
Quarry operators in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County have appealed to the Government to improve local roads. They also urge the government to contain the increasing number of investors in residential property who have invaded land set aside for quarrying.
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Business: Uproar as ERC hikes fuel prices despite crude oil dip
Motorists will from today pay more for super petrol and diesel following fuel prices adjustment by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), despite the recent slump in crude oil prices.
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Business: Dar in talks with China on funding for wind farm
Tanzania is in talks with the Export-Import Bank of China (EximBank) for a $132 million loan to fund the country's first wind power project, the energy ministry said.