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Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stated that his new cabinet will prioritize social security reform, with a focus on pensions and medical care. This policy goal is in response to public interest in these issues. Koizumi also emphasized the importance of fiscal reform, involving central and local government finances, as
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The Indonesian government's plan to return non-tax state revenue directly to each ministry without a budgetary proposal in the House of Representatives is being heavily criticized by lawmakers. Ramson Siagian, a member of the House Budgetary Commission, warned that this move is not only unconstitutional but also vulnerable
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Australian Treasurer Peter Costello has urged companies to refrain from using rising petrol prices as a pretext to inflate prices of their own products, citing moderate inflation of 0.9% for the September quarter and a 3% increase for the year, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics. While inflation
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South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan met with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Kiev on October 24, 2003, to discuss pending issues between the two countries and strengthen bilateral ties. The meeting came after the fourth round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program, which ended
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Indian High Commissioner Veena Sikri addressed the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) in Dhaka, emphasizing the need to overcome a "negative" mindset to enhance trade between the two countries. Sikri stressed that signing a Free Trade Agreement, developing physical infrastructure, and relaxing visa procedures are crucial steps towards
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House Committee on Appropriations chair Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. has called for transparency in the allocation of value-added tax (VAT) collections. He urged officials of the Department of Budget and Management and Finance to reveal where the payments from the expanded VAT will go, citing the public's right
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The ongoing discussions on the potential declaration of emergency rule in the Philippines are causing concern among investors, according to House Committee on Economic Affairs chair Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda. He warned that these talks may deal a significant blow to the country's economic prospects, as foreign fund
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The 8th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Conference (WCEC) in Seoul aimed to foster closer ties between South Korean and Chinese businesspeople, with South Korea's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Lee Hee-boem calling for a long-term strategic partnership. Lee expressed hope that the conference would promote South Korea'
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Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is leading a high-powered business delegation to the United States, with the aim of exploring joint ventures and attracting investments into the country. The 'Focus India Show - Indo-US Business Partnership' will be held in Chicago from September 27-29, featuring top sectors such
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Omani business leaders and their Chinese counterparts gathered in Shanghai on Sunday for a symposium on investment opportunities and joint cooperation between Oman and China. The event, attended by senior officials from both countries, highlighted the strong bilateral trade ties and the potential for increased economic exchange. Oman's
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A 28-member delegation led by S Ramadorai, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services and Chairman of NASSCOM, arrived in Beijing to explore mutually beneficial cooperation with the Chinese IT industry. The high-level delegation includes top CEOs such as Kiran Karnik, President of NASSCOM, and Ramalinga Raju, Chairman of Satyam Computer Services.
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Beijing's economic policies have undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a state-controlled economy to a market-oriented system. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) credits this shift for China's remarkable economic growth, which has occurred over the past two decades. The transformation began in the
