The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued new regulations to clarify value-added tax ...

Nigeria's electronic invoicing system launches for large businesses, ensuring real-time tax compliance. MTN Nigeria transmits the first live invoice.

BlackRock went all in on Wall Street’s booming business of private lending last July when it acquired HPS Investment Partners, a firm founded by alumni of Goldman Sachs that was one of the stars of ...

Foreign investors often treat value-added tax (VAT) as a statutory requirement to be handled after incorporation. In Vietnam, VAT becomes part of the operational infrastructure almost immediately. VAT ...

China to reintroduce 13 percent VAT on contraceptives from January 2026 Experts warn the tax may reduce access to birth control for vulnerable groups Analysts say broader reforms are needed to address ...

The Bahamas government says it will remove all value-added tax (VAT) on foods currently attracting a 5% VAT. Prime Minister Phillip Davis, in a nationwide broadcast on Monday night, said the new ...

The North Korean state-sponsored hacker group Kimsuki is using malicious QR codes in spearphishing campaigns that target U.S. organizations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns in a flash alert.

Cybercriminals have discovered a way to bypass detection engines for malicious QR codes, which are designed to protect email users. Now, they’re spamming inboxes with fraudulent QR codes generated ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

TULSA, Okla. — QR codes are everywhere — on restaurant menus, store shelves, packages delivered to your home, and even on TV shows. Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are now using fake QR codes ...