Malaysian customs chief wins top prize at Asia Tax Awards The official with ultimate responsibility for the introduction of goods and services tax (GST) in Malaysia has won the award for Asia Tax Commissioner of the Year at International Tax... By Ralph Cunningham May 05 2016
Asia Tax Awards shortlists announced The nominations for the Asia Tax Awards, which recognise excellence in tax advice to businesses in the region, are unveiled today. By Ralph Cunningham March 29 2016
LONG READ: China's Tax Reform: The Blueprint for Deepening the Reform of Collection... The title is lengthy and unwieldy, but, as this translation, provided by the State Administration of Taxation shows, China’s ambitious tax reform, set out in 31 tasks, includes a focus... By Ralph Cunningham March 04 2016
Australian Treasury appoints Minter Ellison partner as Board of Taxation CEO Treasury says appointment reflects Board's growing importance in development of long-term tax policy in Australia. By Ralph Cunningham February 26 2016
Budget presents Jaitley and Indian government with big opportunity Dhruva Tax Advisors and International Tax Review will present an analysis of the Indian Budget shortly after it is announced on Monday. By Ralph Cunningham February 25 2016
New TEI committee signifies growing importance of indirect taxes in Asia Pacific Caterpillar's regional head of VAT/GST will chair new TEI group on indirect tax in Asia Pacific. By Ralph Cunningham February 04 2016
The Cunningham column: Asian Budgets to focus on national over international tax The Budget season is about to start in Asia. Ralph Cunningham believes finance ministers are likely to prioritise local or regional concerns rather than get involved in any deep discussions... By Ralph Cunningham February 01 2016
Nishith Desai opens Park Avenue office Nishith Desai Associates, the Indian law firm, has opened an office on Park Avenue in New York. By Ralph Cunningham January 07 2016
Philippe Derouin leaves Skadden Arps Philippe Derouin has gone out on his own. By Ralph Cunningham January 04 2016
Foglia and Cisternino go out on their own Giuliano Foglia and Christian Cisternino are leaving Tremonti, Vitali Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati on January 1 2016 to set up their own firm, By Ralph Cunningham December 22 2015