Hong Kong Discusses US Termination Of Shipping Tax Pact

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Hong Kong Government has said it is looking at potential measures to support the shipping industry following the decision by the US Government to terminate the two territories' agreement that exempted shipping industry income from tax.Read Full Story

OECD Receives Backing For Historic International Tax Overhaul

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, August 6, 2021

The OECD has said 131 countries and jurisdictions have put their name to an international agreement on an overhaul to tax rules for the digitalized economy and for large multinational businesses.Read Full Story

Philippines Senate Approves Double Taxation Treaties

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

On February 19 the Philippines Senate adopted three resolutions ratifying agreements for the avoidance of double taxation with Mexico, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Read Full Story

Netherlands Confirms Tax Treaty Negotiation Priorities

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The Netherlands will seek to resume discussions towards double taxation avoidance treaties with several countries in 2018, including the United States, the Government has said.Read Full Story

Singapore, Sri Lanka Sign Free Trade Pact

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, January 26, 2018

Sri Lanka signed its first ever comprehensive free trade agreement on January 23, with Singapore.Read Full Story

China, Maldives Agree Free Trade Agreement

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

China and the Maldives have completed negotiations towards a free trade deal, it was announced after the fifth round of negotiations on September 16.Read Full Story

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