【Baghdad, Ira】Iraqi People Protest Against Sharp Price Increases from New Customs Tariffs
Editor’s NoteThis report details a protest by traders and logistics firms in Baghdad against a significant increase in Iraqi customs tariffs,…
Economic Reform
【India】Indian Market Gets Relief: Major Cut in Import Duty on Gold and Silver Announced
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the government’s recent reduction of import duties on gold and silver, a significant policy shift expected to…
【Colombo, Sri】Sri Lanka Changes Gem Border Tax to Regain Lost International Hub
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant policy shift in Sri Lanka’s gem industry, where authorities are adjusting the VAT application…
【India】Revised GST Slab Rates in India F.Y. 2025-26 by Council
Editor’s NoteThe GST Council has approved a major simplification of India’s tax structure, reducing it to two primary rates. This article outlines…
Govt lifts ban on gold import, export as part of major sector overhaul
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the government’s decision to lift the ban on gold imports and exports, a significant policy shift aimed at…
【Dubai, UAE /】Ghana Pushes Diamond Sector Reform at International Meeting
Editor’s NoteGhana has announced plans to reform its diamond sector as part of a broader strategy to increase its role in the global precious…