The fundamental freedoms of EU law did not prevent or defer a UK tax charge arising on intra-group transfers, the EU’s highest court has ruled.
West vs the rest: as Ukraine war rift grows, peace must be the priority
Best way forward is for Western leaders to seriously consider China’s peace plan, Russia’s angst and the Global South’s concerns and priorities. There must be a call for an immediate cessation of conflict and an honest search for a fair and balanced compromise.
Malaysia’s MH370: 9 years on, families urge new search for missing plane
Relatives of passengers say seabed exploration firm hopes to embark on another quest to solve the tragic mystery.
US, Australia massive international drugs bust nets US$700 million of cocaine
A joint operation arrested the drugs ring after intercepting 2.4 tonnes of cocaine aboard a boat off the coast of South America bound for Australia.
Philippines says Chinese navy ship spotted near disputed Spratly islands
Coastguard said 42 vessels believed to be crewed by Chinese maritime militia were seen, while a navy vessel was observed ‘slowly loitering’ near Thitu island in the Spratly chain – a strategically important outpost in the South China Sea.
How to manage geopolitical risk in financial services technology contracts
Financial services providers must address geopolitical risks effectively within their technology and other third party contracts to realise cross-border opportunities in an increasingly uncertain global business environment.
Taiwan kicks off plan to advance US$150 billion semiconductor industry with talent training, research funding
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council will work with other government departments to increase training, develop and attract talent from abroad, add new funds and ‘ventures’ and upgrade key research facilities.
At least 10 dead after Indonesian fuel station blaze spreads to houses
People were evacuating houses as fire burned some of the buildings in the densely-populated area.
CMA to examine housebuilding and rented housing markets
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a consultation on the scope of an upcoming study into the housebuilding market in Great Britain, and a UK-wide consumer law project in the rented housing sector.
Fresh proposals for UK data protection reform expected on 9 March
Fresh proposals for data protection reform in the UK are to be unveiled by the UK government, with the existing Data Protection and Digital Information Bill before parliament set to be dumped, it is being reported.