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Posted on January 31, 2025

Potential VAT reclaim opportunity for low carb drinks following UK tribunal decision

A recent UK First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision potentially opens the door for businesses to reclaim value added tax (VAT) on low carbohydrate drinks, an expert has said.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Easing of EU Syria sanctions creates both opportunities and challenges

The easing of EU sanctions may create opportunities for EU contractors to contribute to the rebuilding of Syria, although navigating the remaining sanctions and wider risks will be a challenge, an expert has said.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Sudden US funding freeze forces Cambodia to partially halt mine clearance

President Trump has pressed pause on helping clear unexploded bombs, many of which were dropped by the US in the Vietnam war.

Posted on January 30, 2025

UN experts urge Thailand to ditch royal defamation laws

Experts say the law has a chilling effect and has led to the detention, prosecution and punishment of more than 270 people since 2020.

Posted on January 30, 2025

FAQ/redundancy selection – what if attendance is affected by a disability?

Sarah Munro tells HRNews how to adjust UK workplace redundancy selection when an employee’s attendance record is impacted by a disability.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Indonesian protesters pelt Malaysian embassy with eggs over migrant worker shooting

An Indonesian migrant worker was shot dead and four others wounded after Malaysian authorities opened fire on their boat for alleged trespassing.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Gwadar airport opening boosts China-Pakistan ties but raises India’s concerns

The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Why employer statements for gender pay gap reporting are a crucial business tool

Australian private sector employers should prepare a statement to accompany the public disclosure of their gender pay gap data, which will happen for the second year running in little over one month. They should view the preparation of an employer statement as essential, even though it is not mandatory.

Posted on January 29, 2025

US aid freeze sparks fears Philippines will become ‘bargaining chip’ in Trump’s China talks

Philippine officials insist the pause in US$500 million in military aid is temporary, but analysts warn it signals a broader strategy shift.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Plane catches fire at South Korea’s Busan airport

169 passengers and seven flight attendants were evacuated down inflatable slides, Yonhap news agency reported.

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