International news round-up – April 21 - 25

 

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News you may have missed this week   25 April 2014 | Public Finance International Home | Contact us     NEWS ROUND-UP   Asia Pacific: China's central government cuts public expenses, and more China's central government cuts public expenses; incoming Indian government faces reform challenge; Australian central banker warns against deep budget cuts; and other stories from Thailand and South Korea. Europe: France increases spending cuts to reduce budget deficit, and more France broadens spending cuts to reduce budget deficit; Germany blocks military exports to Russia worth $7.2m; Italy PM Renzi cuts taxes for 10 million low earners; and other stories from Europe. Middle East & Africa: IMF: Ghana and Zambia most at risk as deficits in Africa widen, and more IMF: Ghana and Zambia most at risk as deficits in Africa widen; prolonged African deployment weighs on South Africa defence budget; Dubai says new Islamic bond opens door to long-term issues by state firms; and other stories from Ethiopia and Kenya. Read more news OPINION/BLOG | FEATURES Click here to unsubscribe from this email