Reactions to India's reduction of consumption tax on hundreds items
India announced on Wednesday that it would reduce taxes on hundreds of items, from soaps to cars, to boost domestic demand. It also simplified its complex goods and services tax structure, reducing the number of rate slabs to two from four. There were some exceptions…
Reactions to India's reduction of consumption tax on hundreds items
India announced on Wednesday that it would reduce taxes on hundreds of items, from soaps to small vehicles, to boost domestic demand. It also simplified its complex goods and services tax structure, reducing the number of rate slabs to two from four.
Raychaudhuri: China's price wars are a steep battle.
Price wars have led to a collapse in profitability and an acceleration of deflation on the Chinese domestic market due to overcapacity. In response, the government launched a program called "anti-involution", which aims to counter deflationary pricing wars. This battle could last a long time.
China, Saudi Arabia Mull Billions in Energy Deals
King seeking investments after launching reforms; Saudi Arabia, China looking at refinery, petrochemical projects. Saudi Arabia's King Salman oversaw the signing of deals worth potentially $65 billion on the first day of a visit to Beijing on Thursday…
Hong Kong pins Aramco IPO Hopes on China's Deep Pockets
Saudi expects to float 5 pct of state oil company for $100 bln; HKEX hopes to leverage deep-pocketed China investors to woo Riyadh. Hong Kong's stock exchange will bank on its role as a gateway to mainland China's deep-pocketed investors to take on…