Bulgaria parliament approves 2022 budget with 4.1% deficit target
SOFIA – Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday rubber-stamped the 2022 budget bill that targets a fiscal deficit of 4.1% of economic output this year, planning for …
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Thailand approves tax breaks for EVs, ‘high potential’ foreigners
BANGKOK – Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved tax incentives to promote a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), and to attract “high potential” foreigners to help …
South Korea parliament approves $14 billion extra budget before election
SEOUL – South Korea’s National Assembly approved a 16.9-trillion-won ($14.2 billion) supplementary budget on Monday aimed partly at funding the response to COVID-19 and supporting …
Fed Approves Rules Banning Members From Trading Stocks, Bonds
The Federal Reserve formally adopted new rules Friday restricting the central bank’s senior officials’ ability to trade stocks, bonds and currencies. The rules, which were …
Italy approves 8 billion euro package to help economy, curb energy bills
By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME -Italy’s government on Friday approved measures worth around 6 billion euros ($6.81 billion) to help consumers and firms …
FTC approves modifications to Boston Scientific divestiture agreement
– The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it has approved certain modifications to medical device company Boston Scientific Corp’s divestiture agreements. “The FTC approved these …
Honduras’ Congress approves $2 billion in borrowing under new leader
TEGUCIGALPA – Congress in Honduras has authorized the government to borrow up to $2 billion in 2022 and 2023 in domestic and foreign debt under …
Biden administration approves plan to withdraw Americans in Ukraine if needed
The White House has approved a plan from the Pentagon to utilize almost 2,000 U.S. troops in Poland to aid in the evacuation of Americans …
NJ approves company to take bets on competitive video games
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has approved its first company to take bets on competitive video games, a fast-growing activity known as esports that …
Michigan Approves New US House Map, Leading To An Incumbent V. Incumbent Primary
Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted to adopt the state’s new congressional map Tuesday afternoon, with five of the 13 new districts being potentially competitive as …
Switzerland Approves ‘Very Comfortable’ Suicide Pods
The Sarco machine, a 3-D printed assisted suicide pod, passed legal review in Switzerland, and it is expected to be available for public use in …
Senate Judiciary Overwhelmingly Approves Big Tech Critic Jonathan Kanter To Head DOJ Antitrust Division
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved former corporate attorney and Big Tech critic Jonathan Kanter, President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Justice Department’s antitrust division, …
House Approves Debt Ceiling Increase, Temporarily Delaying Nationwide Default
The House on Tuesday voted to lift the debt ceiling by $480 billion, temporarily averting widespread economic calamity after weeks of partisan gridlock and sending …