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Indonesia customs grants tax exemptions for 2026 Hajj pilgrims' souvenirs
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Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise has granted exemptions from import duties and taxes on goods carried by Hajj pilgrims for the 2026 season. The facility applies only to official quota pilgrims and personal items, excluding proxy purchases. Rules also cover reporting large cash amounts and tobacco limits.
Pet funeral service providers in Hong Kong are calling for regulatory changes to allow animal ashes to be placed in the same niches as their owners.
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The Swedish Food Agency introduces new rules for marmalade, juice and honey from June 14. The regulations set higher standards for content and labeling.
The Communications Authority of Kenya has invited public feedback on proposed guidelines to improve the safety and reliability of internet infrastructure. The rules address growing public complaints about poorly installed fiber cables hanging on poles, walls, and streets. Comments are due by May 20.
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Kenya's Interior Ministry has directed all non-governmental organisations operating in the country to transition to the new Public Benefit Organisations (PBO) regulatory framework. Non-compliant NGOs risk deregistration and loss of recognition. The transition period ends on May 13, 2026.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, met with technical representatives from teams and power unit manufacturers on April 9 to address energy management issues in the new 2026 hybrid power units, including safety concerns from high closing speeds and qualifying energy depletion. Stakeholders committed to regulatory adjustments, with further meetings planned ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
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Indian stock markets will implement significant regulatory changes starting April 1, including sharp increases in securities transaction tax on derivatives and stricter collateral requirements for proprietary trading. The securities transaction tax, or STT, will rise by 150% on futures and 50% on options. New Reserve Bank of India rules mandate 100% collateral for bank guarantees in proprietary trading, up from the previous 50%.
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