ABU DHABI/ WAM The new Decree Law No.57 of 2023 announced by the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) contributes to enhancing an insured Emiratis chance in obtaining a retirement pension by merging employment years at no cost, thereby increasing the possibility in obtaining a pension and/or end-of-service gratuity once ready to retire. Once an insured chooses to merge …

BLOOMBERG The European Union (EU) and the UK approved a three-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles, giving carmakers more time to make necessary changes to comply with local content requirements under a bilateral trade deal. The tariffs that were set to kick in from next year would have charged a 10% duty on vehicles and batteries traded between the …

BLOOMBERG Thailand will allocate 34 billion baht ($970 million) through to 2027 to fund its ambition of becoming a major production hub for electric vehicles, renewing a flagship incentive program in the Southeast Asian nation. Foreign EV makers will be eligible to receive up to 40% cuts on import duties and a reduced excise tax rate of 2% for their …