IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Rwanda
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Laure Redifer, visited Kigali from March 14–23, 2018 to conduct discussions on the ninth review of Rwanda’s Policy Support Instrument (PSI) supported program.
Current plans for LBTT relief complex and difficult to enforce warn tax professionals
A Scottish Government plan to help first-time homebuyers by giving them a relief on property tax could be complex and difficult to enforce under current proposals, tax professionals have warned.
US Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Activated; Some Countries Exempt
The White House announced late Thursday which countries will be temporarily exempt from the tariffs on steel and aluminum that go into effect Friday.
Cambodia: Electricity Access Increased, Reliability Needs Improvement
CPEC offers enormous potential to Boost Pakistan Economy, Report Says
With investments in road, railways and ports, the $60 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offers enormous potential for Pakistan to boost its economy, reduce poverty, spread benefits widely and help those likely to be affected by the new...
World Bank Helps Bangladesh Improve National Statistics
The World Bank, on March 22th, approved a $15 million financing to help Bangladesh produce timely and quality statistics. This will help the country make more evidence-based policy decisions.
US Congress Races to Pass $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill
U.S. congressional leaders have reached a deal on a $1.3 trillion spending bill as a budget deadline looms.
Lawmakers now have until midnight Friday to approve it and prevent the year's third government shutdown. Passage of the massive...
World Bank Signals Strong Support for Nepal’s Transition to Federalism
On March 21, the World Bank signaled strong support for Nepal’s ambitious transition to federalism when its Board of Executive Directors approved a $200 million credit to improve public financial management.
US, EU to Launch Fresh Round of Talks to Settle Trade Spats
The U.S. and the European Union are set to engage in a new round of talks to resolve trade disputes, including those over U.S.-proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Gas: MEPs strengthen EU rules on pipelines to and from third countries
EU gas market rules must apply to all pipelines entering or leaving the EU, with strictly limited exceptions, Energy Committee MEPs agreed on Wednesday.
