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New Zealand: Current Economic Outlook
Overview New Zealand is amongst the smallest OECD economies but still ranks as a top investment destination globally. It is highly dependent on agricultural and manufacturing production and export. In comparison with most other advanced economies, New Zealand is better off in terms of economic, political, and social stability....
Singapore: accounting and tax overview
Singapore tax system With more than 76 double taxation treaties, Singapore can be an excellent jurisdiction for certain businesses that would benefit from reduced global withholding tax. One of the most prominent advantages when operating a business in Singapore is the well-established taxation system. Over the past few years...
An Introduction to Bitcoin!
Bitcoin has become a frequently discussed topic amongst investors, entrepreneurs and traders. For a simplified explanation: Bitcoin is a digital currency not controlled by a central authority like a central bank or government. It’s created by “miners” using computers to process transactions and collect bitcoin in exchange. Amongst supporters...
These 5 big companies call Massachusetts home?
The State of Massachusetts is located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is the 15th populous states in the U.S, neighboring Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. According to GOBankingRates, Massachusetts ranked 15th on the list of best places to do business in,...
Starting a business: 10 frequently asked questions
Company incorporation is a straight forward affair once you know how to do it. With over 13 years of experience Healy Consultants have acquired knowledge of what are the challenges and “good-to-know” when registering a business anywhere in the world. In order to share a bit of our knowledge...
Vietnamese Government to invest in education
Since 2000, Vietnam have experienced an averaged GDP growth rate of 6.19 percent, placing the country among the fastest growing economies in the world. Vietnam defies Asia’s slowing economy growth and remains today one of the world’s best actors as manufacturing countries. In 2016, the Foreign Direct Investment reached...
The race between self-driving car constructors
Nissan autonomous car prototype at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 Blackberry announced this month that it will soon join Google, Uber and Tesla in the self-driving cars market. The company plans to spend around US$75 million in an autonomous vehicle testing hub over the next years, in an attempt...
Eritrea the world’s forgotten dictatorship
Eritrea located in the northeast of Africa, emerged as a legally independent nation in 1991 ending a 30-year-old war with its neighbor Ethiopia. The revolutionary party, the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front(EPLF) that had won the war from the oppressive Ethiopian Government at the time made substantial promises of taking...
Equatorial Guinea’s Contrasts
Equatorial Guinea offers an attractive business opportunity for oil and gas investors. However, other businesses might face some major difficulties. The country is still on the first developing stage and the poverty level as well as the corruption level is too significantly high. Equatorial Guinea is a republican country...
New Collaboration Agreement between Dubai Police and Jebel Ali Free Zone
There is a new agreement signed between Dubai Police and Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), confirming that Dubai Police will soon has a new service counter which is dedicated to serve customers and residents in the area. The counter will be placed at JAFZA administration building. In accordance with...