Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025

Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025

Republicans in Congress are preparing to not just extend former president Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts if they win control of Washington in November’s elections, but also lower rates even more for corporations, laying the early groundwork for a ferocious debate over taxes and spending next year and beyond.The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) … Read more

Cyprus has second-highest carbon emissions per capita in EU

Cyprus has second-highest carbon emissions per capita in EU

Cyprus has the second-highest carbon emissions per capita in the European Union.

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up

BYD launched the fifth generation of its plug-in hybrid technology that achieves a record low fuel consumption of 2.9 litres per 100 km on depleted batteries.

El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years

El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years

El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 thanks to a volcano-fueled geothermal power plant, bringing the government’s total bitcoin portfolio to nearly 4 million at current prices.

Municipalities are key players in energy democracy

Municipalities are key players in energy democracy

Local authorities must support the creation of renewable energy communities, which are cooperatives involving residents and stakeholders in renewable energy production, distribution, and consumption. Municipalities play a key role in empowering these communities to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and lower energy bills.

Cyprus government and banks piling-up cash

Cyprus government and banks piling-up cash

By end-February 2024, the government had accumulated cash deposits of over €3.5 billion at the Central Bank and €2.1 billion at commercial banks.

As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever

As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever

Countries are facing tense negotiations in Canada over a global plastics treaty that could be a significant pact to address climate emissions. Plastics production contributes to climate emissions and could increase unless limited. Delegates are divided over including production limits and banning certain chemicals in the treaty. The U.S. wants the treaty to be ambitious, while some countries argue for global measures and targets.

Industrial policy for economic security

Industrial policy for economic security

The European Union will need to use industrial policy to ensure economic security for the next five years.

Former Labor minister calls for major tax shake-up

Former Labor minister calls for major tax shake-up

David Bradbury, the OECD’s departing tax executive, believes Australia needs a new review of tax and spending across the federation to implement difficult reforms.

Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

Fact: Yianna Christou explains how beverage companies are embracing ESG principles in their marketing strategies to enhance brand reputation and foster consumer loyalty.