The Anwar renaissance?
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Anwar Ibrahim, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia has been acquitted of sodomy charges and is hoping that a similar judgment awaits him in the corruption conviction. Malaysians are speculating on which political party Anwar would join on his release. The political options available to Anwar for relaunching himself in public life are discussed.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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No 2 Nu taxes
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It is a known fact that Philippines' budget deficit always stems from its inability to collect on all the taxes it has imposed. So the government's proposal to tax the text messages that could bring in approximately 14 billion pesos ($250 million) a year, and the raised opposition for the same are analyzed.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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Doha continues
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The World Trade Organization freezes on with the agriculture tangle in the Doha Round of trade negotiations. However, it is suggested that the developing countries be cautious with the binding agreements with regard to the provisions and subsidies on 'sensitive products' such as agricultural products.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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