Tax
BUSINESS
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
BUSINESS
Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess
A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.
LIFESTYLE
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Under Tourism Threat: Will a New Tourist Tax Curb the Surge?
Japan’s tourism hits record highs with over 36.8M visitors and ¥8.1T spent, prompting new tourist taxes to curb overtourism in 2025.
BUSINESS
Quality Over Quantity: Switzerland Must Look East When America Turns Its Back
As Switzerland scrambles for a trade deal whilst facing 39% tariffs, the question becomes whether Swiss independence can survive American economics?
BUSINESS
Oman: Rentier State No More
Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.
Popular
Hormuz Battle Tests European Energy Nerves
Renewed Gulf hostilities have driven shipping premiums to crisis levels again, leaving European economies exposed to a war fought far from their shores.
Europe’s Farm Lobby is Keeping Pesticides in the Fields
Europe's pesticide fight is no longer just about science or regulation. It is increasingly about whether the farm lobby is defending farmers, or using them to defend the chemical status quo.
How Vance Split With Trump Over Iran
A marathon podcast appearance revealed how far Vice President JD Vance has drifted from Donald Trump's Iran strategy, and how close he now stands to 2028.
Trump and Musk Stretch ‘Interference’ in Opposite Directions
"Interference" used to suggest covert foreign state action. Now it is being stretched to cover everything from intelligence claims to billionaire endorsements, and the word is losing precision in both directions.
Anime’s Cult is Fading in Europe But Why?
Japanese anime helped romanticise Europe for global audiences. If the industry weakens, Europe may lose one of its strangest and most flattering cultural mirrors.
