Latest news stories FIRST PREV ( Page 1 of 26 ) NEXT LAST Gradual economic revival in Vietnam is being marked by entry into the World Trade organisation. Restrictions on foreign companies operating in India’s retail sector could soon be lifted by the Government. A China-based scam is continuing to catch out British firms, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has warned. Turkey is still struggling to convince the European community that it is fit to join after more than 40 years of effort. A fall in interest rates in Brazil has stimulated Brazil’s economy, which was lagging behind other Latin American countries. The prospect of funding a basic state pension for its vast population has forced China to seek Western expertise. Russia has much to do to win over some would-be investors. A damning report from the think tank Indem says companies operating there should reserve 7 per cent of annual turnover simply to bribe corrupt officials. Uncertain times lie ahead for Thailand’s overseas business community as the Government prepares to change investment laws. While most observers and millions of electors were outraged by events in Nigeria's presidential and state elections, the message emerging seems to be that it will be business as usual, writes Andrew Mourant. Overseas companies in China will soon have to compete with domestic competitors on a more level playing field, after the Chinese government agreed to introduce equal corporate tax rates for domestic and foreign businesses, writes Jamie Hunt. FIRST PREV ( Page 1 of 26 ) NEXT LAST
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