Australia’s Victorian government announced on 14 May 2025 that it will extend its stamp duty concession for eligible “off-the-plan” homes for another 12 months. The Victorian Budget 2025-26 will invest AUD 61 million to slash stamp duty for

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) newly elected Country Liberal Party has presented its 2025-26 budget for the province on 13 May 2025. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Treasurer Bill Yan have emphasised key priorities in the budget,

An upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) agreement came into effect on 21 April 2024. It covers a market of over 703 million people with a combined GDP of more than USD 5.6 trillion. The agreement is expected to enhance

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China and Peru officials convened on 12 May 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation, including plans to negotiate and sign an income tax treaty. This treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and tax

China and Russia signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) in Moscow on 8 May 2025. Investment Promotion Agreements (IPAs) are designed to protect investors by requiring national governments to minimize risks such as currency controls,

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has unveiled “wild” tax deduction attempts and its 2025 priorities on 7 May 2025. The key focus areas include common errors in work-related expenses, working from home deductions, and multiple income