Multinationals feel persecuted by tax authorities
The Tax Department’s (SKAT) multi-billion demand to Microsoft (above) has created widespread unrest in the business sector. Leading companies and tax advisors claim that tax snoops are going too far in their search…
MoreStimulus package could attract Polish, German workers
The government’s business stimulus package is aimed at giving the construction and renovation sectors a much-needed boost but labour market analysts claim many of the new jobs created could end up in the…
MoreEight banks in ‘high-risk’ zone
Jyllands-Posten names eight banks today that have been placed on the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority’s (DFSA) critical list because there’s a risk they aren’t carrying enough capital reserves to survive. The previously top-secret…
MoreCarlsberg to invest billions in Chinese brewery
Danish beer giant Carlsberg has launched a partial take-over bid worth DKK2.65 bn ($461.49 million) for 30.31 percent of the shares in Chongqing Brewery Company (CBC). If the bid is successful Carlsberg will…
MoreThe Week That Was, February 25th – March 1st, 2013
Politics / Economy The government presented its much anticipated stimulus package aimed at boosting growth and giving the business sector a much-needed helping-hand. Plans to cut social entitlements and reduce corporate tax were…
MoreLA PASADA SEMANA: Resumen de Noticias del 25 de febrero al 3 de marzo de 2013
POLITICA/ECONOMIA El gobierno presentó el tan esperado paquete para estimular la economía, el cual tiene como objeto impulsar el crecimiento económico y proporcionar al sector empresarial la ayuda que necesita con urgencia para…
MoreDanish voters back Greenland’s right to natural resorurces
A solid majority of Danish voters back Greenland’s right of ownership to its rare earth and critical raw materials, which are proving extremely interesting to China. A new Rambøll/Analyse poll finds that 70.1%…
MoreWarning: Reforms will lead to more homeless
Housing associations predict that that the government’s social benefits reform could lead to a dramatic increase in the number of tenants being thrown out of their rental property. The number of people unable…
MorePM to promote Danish business interests in Africa
Leaving behind a busy political week at home, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is heading for South Africa and Tanzania where she will promote Danish business interests and development aid. Ms Thorning-Schmidt said, “Africa…
MoreJustice Minister asks US for gang-busting advice
Justice Minister Morten Bødskov will travel to the USA this week, seeking advice on how to deal with Denmark’s growing gang problem. The minister will meet with Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI…
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