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Hayat Sindi calls for investments in science and technology entrepreneurship

Renowned Middle Eastern scientist Hayat Sindi called for more investments in the field of science and technology to foster inventive spirit and innovation.


Shanghai to approve foreign funds to secure investments in China for the first time

Citing sources who were familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reported that Shanghai has approved six foreign hedge funds to raise money from investors within China.

EU competition authority to investigate tax systems of member countries

Tax avoidance systems in EU member countries are to be investigated by EU. An investigation is to be conducted by the European Union on Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands for allegations these countries gave multinationals favorable tax deals over and above the EU's anti-competition rules.

Japan considers USD 50 billion economic stimulus package to cushion tax increase- sources

Japan was said to be studying the possibility of giving a USD 50 billion economic stimulus package to cushion the possible drag of its planned tax hike, sources told Reuters.


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