On May 11, 2020, the French Government presented a COVID-19-related economic support package targeted at the nation's wine industry, which includes relief from social contributions.

The French Government is extending its COVID-19 financial support package for the tourism sector to various additional business types.

In two recent speeches, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has outlined plans to extend COVID-19 supports for French businesses.

The Dutch Senate has approved the 2021 Tax Plan package, which introduces a lower rate of corporate tax for small- and medium-sized businesses.

At its December 22 plenum, Russia's lower house of parliament approved revisions to the country's double tax agreements with Cyprus and Luxembourg.

At a plenary session on February 11, 2021, Belgium's parliament adopted a draft law for a new annual tax on securities accounts.

Singapore announced the extension of a number of support measures for businesses in its 2021 Budget, released on February 16, 2021.

The Philippines Department of Finance has issued a statement warning against the introduction of a new tax on the super wealthy.

The European Commission has approved a Cypriot scheme involving the grant of tax breaks to private investors – both natural persons and corporate investors – who invest into early-stage, innovative SMEs.

On May 21, 2020, the Italian Revenue Agency issued a summary of additional tax measures in Decree 34/2020, which are intended to further support taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 virus.

The European Commission has approved under state aid rules four Italian tax schemes to support companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

On July 24, 2020, a Council Implementing Decision was published in the official journal of the European Union authorizing the extension of Italy's value-added tax split payment mechanism scheme, applicable to contracts with public sector entities.

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.

Russia's Government has approved wording for a draft Protocol that it will seek to conclude with Malta, to revise their double tax agreement to increase withholding tax rates at source for cross-border dividends and interest income.

The number of reported dengue fever cases in Bangladesh this year has reached 187,725, with the death toll exceeding 900 individuals, according to data from the health department.

Experts warn of the increasing dengue burden in India, attributing it to rising temperatures, unprecedented floods, and challenges in public health infrastructure.

Tax revenues fell in 2019 in two-thirds of economies across Asia and the Pacific as a result of an economic slowdown prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new OECD report.

At a plenary session on February 11, 2021, Belgium's parliament adopted a draft law for a new annual tax on securities accounts.

Irish business association Ibec has called for the establishment of a Commission on Taxation, as part of a package of measures to "reboot" the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple and the Irish Government have been successful in having overturned a European Commission decision that two tax rulings granted to the company by the Irish Government were unlawful.

Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E has secured World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualification for its medlinknovel oral polio vaccine type 2/medlink (nOPV2).

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The Philippines Department of Finance has announced that the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) will complete the implementing rules and regulations for the corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act by the third week of May.

The US Senate has approved the inclusion of new provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure bill to require intermediaries involved in cryptocurrency trading to report details about transactions.

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.

Indonesia's lower house of parliament has signed off on a bill that provides for a two-stage hike to the headline value-added tax rate, the cancellation of a planned corporate tax cut, and the introduction of a new top rate of personal income tax.

Food delivery apps are becoming increasingly popular, offering convenience, variety, and quick access to meals, reshaping how consumers dine and order food.

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The newly developed NCCCS electronic app aims to enhance the care coordination skills of medlinknurses/medlink responsible for managing critically ill patients on life support.

The Targeting AGwater Management Interventions (TAGMI) tool could support government planners to better target interventions at resource poor farmers in Africa. STOCKHOLM (3 SEPTEMBER 2013) Africa’s smallholder farmers stand to gain from a new online tool that highlights the water management methods most likely to be effective in given contexts. The tool, developed for the […]

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Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme.

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IWMI is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country.

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Their expertise will be invaluable as the Institute works towards water systems transformation in the critical years ahead. 

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The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Highlights: Lack of exercise leads to weight gain and obesity-related health risks A sedentary lifestyle weaken

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Health experts emphasized that employers must enhance support for medlinkbreastfeeding/medlink mothers returning to work, as part of medlinkWorld Breastfeeding Week/medlink.

Early diagnosis of endometriosis can use symptom-based criteria to determine who should undergo testing and then set optimal cut-points to maximize sensitivity and specificity.

Women take two types of pills for abortion during their pregnancy: medlinkmisoprostol/medlink, which causes the womb to contract, and medlinkmifepristone/medlink,

Welcoming a puppy home can trigger 'puppy blues,' akin to baby blues, with many dog owners feeling anxious, weary, or frustrated (!--ref1--). According

Relief from the monsoon's coolness is overshadowed by a surge in medlinkdengue/medlink cases across several states, including in Karnataka, Kerala,

Building a positive reputation by helping others often leads to reciprocal rewards, known as bindirect reciprocity/b. However, for cooperation to

Protein bars, shakes, and powders are gaining popularity among adults, and many teens are following suit (!--ref1--). According to the University of Michigan Health C.

The cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported detection of proximal caries was assessed by new study published in iInternational Association for Dental Research (IADR)/i.

A new study of global cholesterol levels has revealed that cholesterol levels are declining sharply in Western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations - particularly in Asia.

The Pro-oxidant supplement menadione, a precursor to vitamin K, commonly found in leafy greens turns out to be a powerful weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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J. P. Nadda, the Union Health Minister of India, unveils three new medlinkpublic health/medlink initiatives in Delhi - National Capital Region (NCR),