Ministry of Finance and Economy

Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and GDP gains

46 clusters · 139 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: South Korea projected to exceed $40,000 per capita GNI

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, total exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion. This momentum persis

Polish regulatory, tax, and budget trends

16 clusters · 85 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Poland Senate moves to overturn tax amendments

Poland is implementing significant fiscal and digital tax transformations scheduled for 2027. The Ministry of Finance has extended the period without sanctions for errors within the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) until

South Korea rate policy, debt risks, and economic growth

21 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korea economy grows 1.0% in Q3 driven by semiconductor demand

Following the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) decision to raise the benchmark interest rate to 3.00% in late August 2026, financial stability concerns have intensified. The rate hike aimed to address persistent inflation and risin

South Korean cryptocurrency cross-border regulation

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korea to regulate stablecoins under foreign exchange law

In September 2026, Park Chang-beom, Chairman of Korea Digital Asset Evaluation & Certification (KODEAC), proposed a regulated system to allow South Korean investors to access overseas cryptocurrency exchanges through dom

Polish tourism trends and municipal fee reforms

13 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Poland to increase local and spa fees starting 2027

Legislative efforts to reform local taxation and tourism fees in Poland have gained momentum. The Ministry of Finance is preparing property tax changes that would assign liabilities to co-owners based on their specific s

Poland fiscal and regulatory reforms 2026–2027

84 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Poland proposes delaying KSeF financial penalties until 2028

In early May 2026, the Polish government broadened existing levies, adding a 1% reprographic fee on consumer electronics and raising the RTV subscription charge. Mid-May saw a parliamentary clash over cryptocurrency regu

Polish housing market: demand, supply, and planning shifts

16 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Poland real estate and construction sectors face mixed trends

The Polish housing market is navigating complex regulatory, demographic, and structural shifts. While mortgage demand grew in September 2026, the residential sector shows mixed performance. Developer apartment sales rose

Dominican Republic public administration reforms

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic DGCP issues new public procurement regulations

The Dominican Republic has introduced new regulatory frameworks to modernize its state administration and procurement processes. In mid-October 2026, the government issued Decree 714-26 to regulate the coordination and

Dominican Republic maternal and neonatal health trends

10 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic reports 1,500 infant deaths and rising cancer rates

In late September 2026, the Fuerza del Pueblo reported that 14,688 children under one year old died in the Dominican Republic over the previous six years, with 78% of those deaths occurring within the first 28 days of li

Dominican Republic enacts new gambling regulation law

11 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic DGJA begins operations with new gambling regulations

The Dominican Republic has officially enacted Law 86-26 to regulate the nation’s gambling sector. Following Senate approval on September 16, the legislation underwent Executive review amid formal petitions from the Natio

Disability support and certification reform in Poland

16 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Poland passes disability assistance and artist pension laws

Discussions regarding disability support in Poland have highlighted both the structure of social benefits and the need for systemic reform. Existing frameworks allow for combined payments, such as a supplementary benefit

South Korea fiscal, tax reform, and wealth fund updates

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: National Tax Service reports rising revenue and increased enforcement

South Korea is projecting a record-breaking national tax revenue of 478.6 trillion won this year, exceeding the supplementary budget estimate by 63.2 trillion won. This 28 percent increase over the previous year is large

South Korean financial and insurance sector trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korea overseas direct investment rises 32% in Q2 2026

South Korea is experiencing significant shifts within its financial and insurance sectors, characterized by both domestic regulatory challenges and aggressive international expansion. Domestically, the financial sector