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.

As part of its commitment to fighting cross-border tax evasion and profit shifting, Switzerland sent information on over 3m financial accounts in 2021, according to a new review of the Swiss financial center by the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters.

The OECD has released peer review reports reviewing nine territories' progress towards implementing the BEPS Action 14 standard, on improving tax dispute resolution.

The Irish headline rate of VAT will return to 23 percent from March, having been temporarily reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commonly prescribed medlinkantibiotics/medlink, sulfonamides and cephalosporins, pose the highest risk for severe, potentially fatal skin reactions (!--ref1--).

Highlights: Every year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed with about 4,0

Highlights: Advances in genetic engineering have paved way for the development of living cell diagnostics and the

Highlights: Vaginal estrogen during prolapse surgery did not improve the outcomes of post-operative prolapse M

Highlights: India faces a severe shortage of critical tuberculosis (TB) drugs, including those needed to combat dru

Unilever may scrap plans to overhaul its company structure if an exit tax proposed by a Dutch opposition party is passed.

The UK Government has recently issued a call for evidence from UK VAT groups on future policy reform.

On September 24, 2020, HM Revenue and Customs released in-depth guidance on the introduction of the VAT reverse charge mechanism on the supply of building or construction services.

On February 8, 2021, the European Commission launched a consultation on a review of the VAT rules for financial and insurance services.

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.

Highlights: AWAK Technologies' wearable peritoneal dialysis (PD) device could allow kidney patients to perform

Highlights: Revathi Menon is an Indian actor, director, and national award winner She released two movies in

Highlights: Sonia Singh is a popular Indian actress known for her notable roles in television shows like Dill Mill

Highlights: Amrita Amyloid Center offers specialized multidisciplinary care for all types of systemic amyloido

Highlights: Kolkata Municipal Corporation screens pregnant women for hepatitis B to prevent transmission to th

Highlights: India's MRI systems market forecasted to grow over 13% yearly, reaching (Dollor) 950M by 2030 Indigen

Highlights: High PM2.5 levels in Delhi and Chennai correlate with elevated blood sugar levels and a 22% increa

According to the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), helmet therapy is a highly

Upholding the right to parenthood, the latest amendment to surrogacy regulations by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare allows individuals with

The medlinkSupreme Court/medlink of India has rejected the apologies given by Patanjali's founders, Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna, for their misleading advertisements.

Medical professionals, specifically doctors, play an important role in delivering good quality patient care. However, they are frequently confronted with

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

The post Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

The post Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders.

The post Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal.

The post Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain.

The post Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

With 885 million consumers exposed to health risks, study calls for urgent investments in improved sanitation.

The post Global use of wastewater to irrigate agriculture at least 50% greater than previously thought, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

IWMI and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have awarded five organisations with funds to develop innovations for solar irrigation.

The post Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications.

The post El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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.

The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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As women age, their ovarian function declines, leading to reduced fertility and eventually medlinkmenopause/medlink. This transition significantly

Smoking as little as 1-2 medlinkcigarettes/medlink per day, either before or during pregnancy, is strongly associated with serious health risks for the fetus (!--ref1--).

Researchers have developed a novel sensor capable of detecting sodium ions in breastmilk. This breakthrough is significant because elevated sodium levels

bThe Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) is the new safe contraception method that stops sperm movement and also prevent from sexually transmitted infections/b.

Mobile phones have brought the world closer and have made life easy during a very trying time. But those have their disadvantages too. They could have

A team of research scientists said that they have developed a male oral contraceptive pill that didn't cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of 2022.

Norway's extensive and isolated coastline, spanning 28,953 kilometers with its fjords, is still affected by medlinkplastic pollution/medlink, a worldwide problem.

As the oil and gas industry rapidly expands across North America, increasing research has linked fossil fuel development to various physical and mental

A new peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often

Exposure to radioactive radon in Canada is on the rise and remains a major public health issue, according to the 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure

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.

Eight cities across the United States have introduced taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which are linked to health problems such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes (!--ref1--).

Intense workouts reduce hunger in healthy adults more effectively than moderate exercise, with women showing an increased sensitivity to this effect,

Lifestyle habits can influence the diversity of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists.

An alternative remedy for restoring the lost tissue in the tooth cavity by inducing the body to regenerate it has been found by researchers at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.