Hong Kong's Government says it is studying the feasibility of introducing a tax on vacant "first-hand" private residential properties.

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Highlights: A low-cost test can identify patients at high risk of requiring dialysis or transplant

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that his party intends to cancel a planned cut to the corporate tax rate, which was scheduled for April 2020.

Canada, Mexico, and the US have signed an agreement on amendments to their proposed new trade pact.

On January 16, 2020, the US Senate voted to approve the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which will replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement.

The Canadian Government has announced the establishment of an independent advisory committee on offshore tax evasion and aggressive tax planning.

The Canada Revenue Authority is auditing over 750 taxpayers with suspected links to offshore "tax havens" and investigating 20 cases of tax evasion, the Government has said.

The Canadian Government has said that it will review its tax ruling process and voluntary disclosures program as part of its response to recommendations made last year by a parliamentary committee.

In a letter to United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the European Council has expressed concern at the lack of action by the US Government to alleviate the compliance burdens of EU nationals and financial institutions with regards to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has published a new report titled "Suggested COVID-19 Measures for Revenue Authorities."

On April 15, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service unveiled the "Get My Payment" online tool that will allow taxpayers to receive economic impact payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Best preoperative definition of cancer-related malnutrition may depend on the type of cancer the patient has, reports a new study. The findings of the

Propionic acid can serve as a potent immunomodulatory supplement to multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iCell/i.

Coronavirus pH varies from 5.5 to 8.5 is a myth, as the World Health Organization (WHO) hasn't released any data on the coronavirus' pH level. However,

Adding plenty of veggies to your pregnancy diet can reduce the risk of preterm birth. So, hurry up, Start following the traditional vegetable diet to deliver healthy full-term babies.

Supplementation of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids is a safe, effective, and low-cost strategy for an optimal immune function to fight against

Stevia, a popular sweetener can make potential improvements in a common condition called fatty liver disease, reports a new study. The findings of the

Exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) can affect fertility in both men and women, finds a recent study. The study was a first that comes after news

Women were only found to benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask whereas in men it was mainly associated with reduced sexual quality of life, finds a new study.

Aurora kinase A (AURKA), AURKB and AURKC proteins regulate each other with surprising twists and turns in female mouse eggs, a finding that may play an

A culturally tailored multilevel strategy designed by scientists significantly increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among low-income, mostly

Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs found to decrease the number of infections and precancerous cervical lesions caused by the virus significantly,

Poor maternal oral health can significantly affect the health of the infants, finds a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Using 3-D printers to build dentures filled with microscopic capsules that periodically release Amphotericin B, an antifungal medication could help better

Plasters for mouth ulcers have been developed by experts at the University of Sheffield. The research team created these plasters using special polymers which are able to stick to moist surfaces.

Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression,

Common ingredient in mouthwash could be damaging your teeth by turning your saliva more acidic, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScientific Reports/i.

New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures

To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers.

Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

Air pollution kills millions of people day-by-day. Breathing dirty air also increases the global burden of asthma, respiratory diseases, heart diseases,

Climate change will pose a deadly threat in China in the future as heatwaves become more severe and frequent, reports a new study. The findings of the

More information on climate-friendly plant-based diets is needed among American consumers, revealed results from a national survey released today by the

New study has taken a look at how green space can help decrease violent crime. Poorly designed and inadequately maintained green spaces can help crime take root and spread, reports the new study.

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at a higher risk of developing dementia and heart disease. However, the risk is even higher in people

Chemotherapeutic drugs or antineoplastic agents used to treat various cancers enter the aquatic environment through human excretion and wastewater treatment facilities.

If you’re of a certain age, Ethiopia may still invoke images of its devastating mid-1980s famine that gripped people around the world – including celebrities. But the once impoverished country has redefined itself in just over a generation.

How close is the world to “peak phosphorus” — that point in time when production of phosphorus will reach its maximum and it will get harder to access it?