Between Japan, US and Bitcoin, Saudi Arabia Pick the First Time Tax

A number of news from foreign countries became the main topic of mass media today, Tuesday (2/1/2017), among which the most attention phenomenon in 2017, and Saudi Arabia for the first time impose value added tax (VAT).
Here's a summary of global news in a number of national media today:
Between Japan, US and Bitcoin. Bitcoin and other virtual currencies have become the most attention-getting phenomenon in 2017. This year, the financial instrument is predicted to give different sentiments for the two major economic countries of the world, namely the United States and Japan.
First Time, Saudi Arabia Pick VAT. For the first time, Saudi Arabia will impose value added tax (VAT). VAT of 5% will be charged against most transactions of goods and services. (Cash)
Saudi Arabia and UAE Apply VAT. Saudi Arabia and the Union of Arab Emireat (UAE) officially apply value added tax (VAT) starting Monday (1/1). Both became the first Gulf states to apply the tax after long-standing tax-free areas. (Investor Daily)
Trump Revenge Changes in Iran. US President Donald Trump says it's time for change in Iran because people in that country have been hungry for freedom. He said that after several days of demonstrations against the government in Tehran killed lives. (Investor Daily)
Mitsubishi Meets Jet Aircraft Orders Starting in 2020. Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) will complete the test flight in the second half of 2018. This is Mitsubishi's effort to make passenger jets after years of development.