Structural reforms more important than ever for a strong and balanced economic recovery
Eurosystem and Bank of Russia hold their high-level seminar
The Eurosystem – comprising the European Central Bank (ECB) and the 17 national central banks of the euro area – and the Bank of Russia met in Moscow for their seventh high-level seminar. The seminar, hosted by the Bank of Russia, was attended by...
OECD urges stronger international co-operation on corporate tax
Global solutions are needed to ensure that tax systems do not unduly favour multinational enterprises, leaving citizens and small businesses with bigger tax bills.
EU Wants 'Fair Tax Share' from Big Business
Britain, France and Germany have launched a new drive to force big business to pay its fair share of tax and stop efforts of top companies to keep payments to a minimum.
Russia and World Bank Bolster Cooperation on Improving Business Climate and Supporting Innovation
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today wrapped up a three-day visit to the Russian Federation that focused on building on the country’s two-decade partnership, improving the country’s business climate, and diversifying the economy. In addition...
Corruption Accusations in Spain May Hamper Economic Recovery
In Spain, new details keep emerging in a corruption scandal that reaches to the top ranks of the ruling party. Some analysts believe the Bárcenas affair and the numerous other cases of political dishonesty coming to light could spell trouble for the...
Uganda Can Earn an Extra $2.5 Billion by Removing Trade Barriers
Uganda can earn an additional $2.5 billion from non-traditional trading partners in the region and close the trade deficit in the next five years if it removes trade barriers with neighbors, the World Bank announced today. Doing so could also help...
The Union of the Comoros joins the IMF’s General Data Dissemination System
The Union of the Comoros began participating in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) today, marking a major step in the process of developing its national statistical system.
EU civil society body calls for common energy tax system
If the EU is to meet its energy and climate policy goals, it will need to adopt a common energy tax regime, said the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in its opinion on the internal energy market adopted.
U.S. IMPORT AND EXPORT PRICE INDEXES - JANUARY 2013
