The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS has published the outcome of more reviews into territories' preferential tax regimes and on tax dispute resolution through the Mutual Agreement Procedure.

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.

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS has published the outcome of more reviews into territories' preferential tax regimes and on tax dispute resolution through the Mutual Agreement Procedure.

On September 11, 2020, the Swiss Federal Council launched a consultation on proposals for the total revision of the customs system.

The Swiss Federal Council has approved proposed legislative changes to alter how the country interprets double tax agreement provisions.

In Lagos, the dengue cases have reached 7,928 since January, along with 12 deaths, the Ministry of Health said. According to a report from Center

In Laos, the dengue cases have reached 7,928 since January, along with 12 deaths, the Ministry of Health said. According to a report from Center

Researchers report that tap water access in densely populated neighborhoods of Delhi, India, is a strong predictor of the risk of contracting dengue.

Unless a dengue vaccine protects against all four different virus types, or serotypes, developing a viable vaccine against dengue virus is difficult. The

The Bali regional government in Indonesia is advising foreign tourists visiting the resort island to receive dengue vaccinations due to the current rise

Chinese scientists found that anomalies in tropical Indian Ocean sea surface temperatures can forecast the severity of global medlinkdengue outbreaks/medlink (!--ref1--).

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.

On March 10, the OECD released a new VAT Digital Toolkit for Asia-Pacific (APAC) nations. The toolkit is intended to support local tax authorities to better collect value-added tax on e-commerce activities.

On July 13, 2020, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a progress report on the last two years' work of the J5 group of five advanced countries, who are working collaboratively to tackle cross-border tax fraud.

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

Belgium has published in its Official Gazette legislation to introduce the country's new tax on securities accounts.

The EU will postpone the entry into force of its VAT e-commerce package and will defer certain filing deadlines under the Directive on Administrative Cooperation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On March 10, the OECD released a new VAT Digital Toolkit for Asia-Pacific (APAC) nations. The toolkit is intended to support local tax authorities to better collect value-added tax on e-commerce activities.

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.

The Irish Revenue has updated its guidance on stamp duty to clarify a number of issues related to the conditions for companies to avail themselves of associated companies relief.

The Irish Revenue has issued guidance for companies on the temporary acceleration of corporate tax loss relief for accounting periods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.

The pursuit of a longer life has long fascinated humanity. Scientists have recently discovered a drug that extends laboratory animals' lifespans by nearly

India could see a medlinkdengue vaccine/medlink (!--ref1--) by 2026, according to K Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Immunologicals (IIL).

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

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

medlinkNaloxone/medlink, a life-saving medication, is commonly administered by first responders to individuals who have overdosed on opioids and still have a pulse.

The nose, a portal to our bodies, filters air, scents, and medlinkpathogens/medlink. Within the nasal passage, the turbinates, bone structures resembling seashells, play a crucial role.

Bharat Biotech announced the release of an medlinkoral cholera vaccine/medlink (OCV), a significant public health issue in regions with inadequate sanitation (!--ref1--).

In patients hospitalized for medlinkacute myocardial infarction/medlink (MI), the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin offers significant kidney protection.

The DR Congo, the heart of Africa's monkeypox (medlinkMpox/medlink) outbreak, will begin its vaccination campaign on October 2 (!--ref1--). The

medlinkCardiac/medlink, antimalarial, and gastrointestinal therapies have fueled a 6% growth in India's pharmaceutical market in August. h2Indian

Canadian vaccination programs could eliminate medlinkcervical cancer/medlink by switching to a 1-dose gender-neutral medlinkhuman papillomavirus/medlink

India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has achieved a significant milestone by meeting the World Health Organization's (WHO) stringent

Nigeria has made history by launching a free malaria vaccine, offering hope to millions of children at risk in the country. The new R21 vaccine is a significant

Reasons why mRNA vaccines may cause side effects such as headaches and fevers have been finally identified by Australian researchers. This breakthrough

Link between nanoplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance has been identified. The research, published in iScientific Reports,/i shows that bnanoplastic

Starting in 2025, Australia will provide free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations (!--ref1--) for newborns and pregnant women. Mark

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

Highlights: Newborns seem safe from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but healthy infants can get severely sick

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

Highlights: Acetaminophen taken during pregnancy has potential risk of neurological disorders in children Pregna

Highlights: Protein homeostasis is critical for physiology of cell and their functioning PROTACs have the abilit

The European Union has released its Winter 2021 Economic Forecast, which says that Brexit will dent UK economic growth considerably, and more than for the European Union, despite the new free trade deal between the two parties.

Ukraine and Austria intend to revise their double tax agreement to raise rates of tax on cross-border income and introduce measures to combat tax base erosion and profit shifting.

The Swiss Federal Council has approved proposed legislative changes to alter how the country interprets double tax agreement provisions.

Belgium has published in its Official Gazette legislation to introduce the country's new tax on securities accounts.

Mexico has recently enacted legislative amendments to various tax laws in a bid to restrict the ability of companies to enter into outsourcing arrangements.

Highlights: Adopting WHO salt limits in packaged foods could prevent 3,00,000 deaths and 2.4 million cases of h

Highlights: AI identified Halicin to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria efficiently Halicin disrupts bacterial

Highlights: Hydration and reduced salt intake prevent water retention, helping reduce facial bloating Regu