All Hands On Deck To Confront The Energy Crisis
Patrick Lenain | 15 November 2022
Blog,
Trade | Tags:
Carbon Pricing,
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies The current energy crisis illustrates once again the importance of reliable, diversified and affordable energy sources. Strong price increases inflict heavy economic damages: if coal, oil and gas retain their recent high prices, global spending on energy will reach 13% of GDP in 2022 –
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A Global Corporate Tax Rate in Vietnam: Challenges and Opportunities
Patrick Lenain and
Agustin Redonda | 30 August 2022
Blog | Tags:
Tax Competition,
Tax Expenditures,
Tax Incentives Implementing a global minimum corporate tax rate will allow Vietnam to increase tax revenue from foreign enterprises, but at the same time put the country in front of new challenges.
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Denmark’s Green Tax Reform: G20 Countries Should Take Notice
Patrick Lenain | 26 August 2022
Blog,
Fiscal | Tags:
Carbon Taxes,
Climate Change,
Denmark,
G20 Despite mounting evidence of climate change, fossil fuels remain the major source of energy around the world. The quantity of fossil fuel consumed globally has tripled since the mid-1960s, with a corresponding rise in carbon emissions. This increase is projected to continue in 2022, reflecting
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Tax for Development: Does Vietnam Need Tax Reform?
Patrick Lenain | 11 July 2022
Blog,
Fiscal | Tags:
Environmental Taxes,
Tax Administration,
Tax Expenditures,
Vietnam Schools and universities will need to adopt new technologies. Public transportation networks will need to be upgraded. Large-scale logistical hubs will be required to remain integrated in global supply chains. Old-age citizens will need welfare support. Electricity generation will need to decarbonise. Coastal cities will
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