KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is likely to give equal tax treatment to Islamic finance and conventional banking under a new tax regime next year, ensuring sharia banking products are not disadvantaged, a tax expert said on Tuesday. Read more here: New Malaysian tax won’t penalise syariah finance (The Edge)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is likely to give equal tax treatment to Islamic finance and conventional banking under a new tax regime next year, ensuring sharia banking products are not disadvantaged, a tax… Go here to see the original: New Malaysian tax won’t penalise syariah finance (MalaysiaNews.net)

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce today proposed slashing business taxes by $165 million to create thousands… Read this article: Greater Boston Chamber proposes business tax cuts (Boston Herald)

Victorian industry groups are pushing to open new markets in East Timor and set up a local lobby to give a stronger voice to Timorese business. Read the original here: Victoria helps set up Timor business lobby (The Age)

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French and Russian business leaders pledged to strengthen economic ties Tuesday with cross-border deals in sectors ranging from heavy industry to the more controversial oil and gas market. Original post: French, Russian business leaders seek closer ties (AP via Yahoo! Finance)