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Serious Concerns Remain over Japan’s Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law, Despite Some Positive Developments

The Phase 3 Report on Japan by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates and makes recommendations on Japan'simplementation and application of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and related instruments.




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OECD seriously concerned by absence of foreign bribery convictions in Spain

Spain’s enforcement of its foreign bribery laws has been extremely low, with not a single prosecution out of only seven investigations in 13 years since joining the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Spain must vigorously pursue foreign bribery allegations and strengthen its legal framework for fighting bribery by addressing gaps in its Penal Code, says a new OECD report.




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Despite certain progress, the OECD remains concerned with Russia’s compliance with key provisions of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

Russia has yet to address key provisions of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, which entered into force in Russia in April 2012. It has not yet fully implemented recommendations for strengthening its framework for combating foreign bribery and should be more proactive in detecting, investigating and prosecuting foreign bribery cases.




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Lack of enforcement jeopardises South Africa’s fight against foreign bribery; OECD concerned that political and economic considerations may be an influence

South Africa must take urgent steps to proactively investigate and prosecute foreign bribery. No foreign bribery cases have been prosecuted since South Africa joined the Convention in 2007. The 4 on-going investigations – out of only 10 allegations that have surfaced to date – are also far from reaching the prosecution stage, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.




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Despite progress made and improved legal framework, OECD seriously concerned about Turkey’s level of detection and investigation of foreign bribery

Turkey is a significant and geopolitically critical economy. Its companies, like those from many other countries, operate in corruption-prone sectors and countries. In spite of this, only 10 allegations have come to the attention of Turkish authorities since foreign bribery became an offence in Turkey in 2003.




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OECD encouraged by Israel’s recent investigative activity, but remains seriously concerned with overall efforts to enforce foreign bribery laws

Israel is not sufficiently proactive in detecting and investigating foreign bribery, with no prosecutions over the past 7 years, despite 14 allegations of foreign bribery involving Israeli individuals or companies. The OECD Working Group on Bribery is, however, encouraged by the recently-opened investigations, and will pay close attention to how these evolve.




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OECD seriously concerned by lack of foreign bribery convictions, but encouraged by recent efforts by the Australian Federal Police

Australia’s enforcement of its foreign bribery laws has been extremely low, with just a single case leading to prosecutions out of 28 referrals in 13 years. Cases may have been closed prematurely. Australia must vigorously pursue foreign bribery allegations.




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Serious Concerns Remain over Japan’s Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law, Despite Some Positive Developments

The Phase 3 Report on Japan by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates and makes recommendations on Japan'simplementation and application of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and related instruments.




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Japan must urgently address long-standing concerns over foreign bribery enforcement

Japan must step up enforcement of its foreign bribery laws and strengthen the capacities of its law enforcement agencies to proactively detect, investigate and prosecute the foreign bribery offence, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.




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Measuring Fiscal Decentralisation, Concepts and Policies

This book deals with two issues. The first concerns the various measurement of fiscal decentralization in general and their usefulness for policy analysis. The second and more specific issue concerns the taxonomy of intergovernmental grants and the limits of the current classifications.




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New OECD Framework seeks to drive “urgent, concerted effort” for inclusive growth

“Urgent and concerted effort” is needed from governments to drive more inclusive, sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in society, according to a new OECD report.




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Abuse of authority provisions adopted by the Senate raise concerns over Brazil’s capacity to ensure independence of prosecutors and judges in fighting corruption

The OECD Working Group on Bribery reaffirms the importance of the independence of prosecutors and judges and is concerned that Brazil’s achievements in fighting corruption may be seriously jeopardised by recent legislative developments.




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Measuring Fiscal Decentralisation, Concepts and Policies

This book deals with two issues. The first concerns the various measurement of fiscal decentralization in general and their usefulness for policy analysis. The second and more specific issue concerns the taxonomy of intergovernmental grants and the limits of the current classifications.




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Paris Policy Forum - Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia: from concept to implementation

The policy forum officially launches the conceptual framework to the public and offers an opportunity for participants to discuss the key issues for emerging Asia: housing, buildings and energy, land use and transport, water and waste management, green goods and services.




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Brazil Exports (Fob): Iron Ore & Concentrates

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Iron Ore & Concentrates in Brazil decreased to 105 USD Million in April from 1390.27 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Iron Ore & Concentra in Brazil averaged 624.63 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4469.09 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 11.79 USD Million in January of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Iron Ore & Conce.




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Russia Exports of Iron Orea & Concenttrates CMLV

Exports of Iron Orea & Concenttrates CMLV in Russia increased to 323.20 USD Million in February from 161.30 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Iron Orea & Concenttrates CMLV in Russia averaged 558.85 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3248 USD Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 6.70 USD Million in January of 1999. Russia accounts for Exports of Iron Orea & Concenttrates using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Iron Orea & Concenttrates CMLV.




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Mexico Imports of Titanium Ores & Concentrates

Imports of Titanium Ores & Concentrates in Mexico increased to 13757 USD THO in March from 1038 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Titanium Ores & Concentrates in Mexico averaged 5787.15 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18115 USD THO in December of 2017 and a record low of 313 USD THO in November of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Titanium Ores & Concentrates.




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Mexico Imports of Tin Ores & Concentrates

Imports of Tin Ores & Concentrates in Mexico remained unchanged at 0 USD THO in March from 0 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Tin Ores & Concentrates in Mexico averaged 2.04 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 0 USD THO in June of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Tin Ores & Concentrates.




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China Imports of Iron Ores & Concentrate

Imports of Iron Ores & Concentrate in China increased to 8547400 USD THO in April from 7711400 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Iron Ores & Concentrate in China averaged 4489829.16 USD THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16054800 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 125951 USD THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Iron Ores & Concentrate.




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China Imports of Iron Ore & Concentrates

Imports of Iron Ore & Concentrates in China increased to 8547400 USD THO in April from 7711400 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Iron Ore & Concentrates in China averaged 3769179.35 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16054800 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 64396 USD THO in February of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Iron Ore & Concentrates.




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China Imports of Copper Ores & Concentrate

Imports of Copper Ores & Concentrate in China increased to 2859400 USD THO in April from 2816800 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Copper Ores & Concentrate in China averaged 1127520.54 USD THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5943200 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 29550 USD THO in May of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Copper Ores & Concentrate.




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China Imports of Copper Ore & Concentrate

Imports of Copper Ore & Concentrate in China increased to 2859400 USD THO in April from 2816800 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Copper Ore & Concentrate in China averaged 947540.92 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5943200 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 11688 USD THO in January of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Copper Ore & Concentrate.




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China’s US stock market flops raise governance concerns  

Companies suffer steep share-price falls while Luckin implosion highlights risks




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Non-bank lenders raise concerns over access to ‘bounce back’ loans

Alternative providers fear it will harm competition in market for loans to small business




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From balcony concerts to cyber drinks — the power of ritual in the corona age

Under lockdown, communities are finding new ways to voice their defiance, anger and support




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Beyonce looks back at 2020 with photos of kids and Jay-Z

The 38-year-old A-list multihyphenate delighted her 137million fans on Instagram with a minute-and-a-half long '2019 Bey-Cap' video which highlighted her best moments of the year.




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Miley Cyrus to headline Melbourne bushfire relief concert with Lil Nas X and The Veronicas 

Miley Cyrus will headline a bushfire relief concert at Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium on March 13, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.




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Lil Nas X 'wiped his schedule' to perform at Melbourne bushfire relief concert

Miley Cyrus and Lil Nas X are set to perform at a bushfire relief concert in Melbourne later this month.




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Miley Cyrus CANCELS her Australian bushfire relief concert due to coronavirus  

Miley Cyrus has cancelled her bushfire relief concert in Melbourne due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.




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Emmy nominations: Beyonce's Homecoming up for a whopping six Emmys

She's the Queen Bey, with 23 Grammy's to her name.




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Emotional Nick Kyrgios says it is too 'tough to concentrate' on playing tennis as Australia burns

The 24-year-old admitted during a post-match interview at Friday's ATP Cup-opening in Brisbane that his hometown of Canberra remains front of mind.




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Former tennis prodigy once linked to Nick Kyrgios convicted of drug driving

Former tennis prodigy Monique Belovukovic, appeared in court for sentencing after she pleaded guilty to driving with an illicit drug present in her bloodstream/oral fluids last month.




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'Tennis is very boring': Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou on concerns for future of tennis

INTERVIEW BY KIERAN JACKSON: Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou speaks passionately about what needs to change in tennis, and about the futures of Kyrgios, Serena Williams and Coco Gauff.




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Kanye West leaves office in Calabasas after announcing Super Bowl Sunday Service concert in Miami

The 42-year-old rapper opted for the business casual look Tuesday in Calabasas, California after announcing a Sunday Service performance in Miami ahead of the Super Bowl.




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Kanye West joins growing list of concerned high-profile citizens donating to charities amid pandemic

The legendary hip-hop star, 42, opened up his wallet and donated money to two non-profit organizations that help feed people in need, according to Access Online.




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Kanye West drops out of Joel Osteen's virtual Easter concert for safety of his Sunday Service Choir

Kanye West has dropped out of his scheduled spot on Joel Osteen's virtual Easter concert out of regard for his Sunday Service Choir, as he felt he could not satisfy his safety concerns.




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La Roux reveals how she was once 'forced' to give a written apology to Kanye West

The singer, 32, has opened up about the bizarre feud she got in with the rap legend after telling one of their mutual friends that the 42-year-old hip-hop star is 'weird'.




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Borussia Dortmund 'relaxed' about Jadon Sancho's future as club chief says there are bigger concerns

Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insists the club are 'totally relaxed' about the future of coveted youngster Jadon Sancho and that they have bigger concerns at this present time.




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'At least she's big in Brazil!' Iggy Azalea announces São Paulo concert at 10,000 seat arena

Iggy Azalea broke down earlier this week after learning that comeback album, In My Defense, tanked on the American Billboard charts.




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Taryn Manning sparks concern with worrying post about feeling 'isolated and terrorised'

Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning has sparked concern with a  worrying post about feeling 'isolated and terrorised'. 




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Liam Payne is urged to 'choose morals over money' and pull out of a concert in Saudi Arabia

Payne's scheduled appearance at the Jeddah World Fest has sparked fury among activists angry at Saudi Arabia's criminalisation of gays, and jailing of women's rights activists.




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Viscount Chelsea's son caught speeding says he 'lost concentration'

Teen aristocrat Charles William Llewellyn Cadogan (pictured left with his father), 19, was driving his grey BMW at 71mph in a 50mph zone near his family's castle in Perth when he was pulled over.




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Kids' Choice Awards pits Beyonce against Taylor Swift

Voting for the show opens March 5, with Nickelodeon planning to gradually announce nominees in different categories over the next four weeks in the run up to the March 24 show.




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Phil Mickelson conceding to Francesco Molinari was a moment to savour

MATT LAWTON IN PARIS: Europe held off a US comeback on the final day to reclaim the Ryder Cup. Here, Sportsmail reflect on some of the best and worst action from a fascinating day's play.




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Rita Ora rocks neon green leopard-print ensemble for her VMA Kickoff Concert

Rita Ora rocked leopard print for her VMA Kickoff Concert performance with surprise guest Liam Payne on Sunday night in New York.




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Madison Beer performs at MTV VMA kickoff concert in NYC

Madison performed her new single Home With You for the crowd at Terminal 5 on Sunday night.




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Rita Ora and Liam Payne seen getting cozy at VMAs kickoff concert

Exclusive footage obtained by DailyMail.com show former One Direction singer Liam Payne and Rita Ora getting up close and personal backstage at Bebe Rexha's VMA kickoff concert.




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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas lead the stars at Lady Gaga's concert at the Apollo Theater

Michael Douglas, 74, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 49, were among the famous faces lined up to see Lady Gaga perform Monday night at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem.




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Stuart Hogg deserves credit for showing character and concentration after shocking mistake

The headlines will have made painful reading for Stuart Hogg yesterday after his costly howler in Dublin, but I thought he fronted up well afterwards and stayed focused during the game.




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Ed Sheeran, Pink, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen to play Sound Relief concerts for bushfires

Ed Sheeran, Pink, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen are tipped to perform at a Sound Relief concert in aid of Australian bushfire victims.