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Tariffs and Energy Costs Could Spark an Economic Crisis for Germany
The asymmetrical trade agreement between the EU and the US will further worsen Germany’s recession. Yet neither politicians nor corporate leaders show any willingness to make the sweeping policy changes needed to reverse course. Germany’s economic...

Business excellence is a mindset, before it is a metric
To achieve business excellence, leaders must inspire, motivate and cultivate a conducive work environment In many organisations, business excellence is mistakenly confined to a department—tucked between compliance and quality assurance. It is...

Economic distress: A call for urgent reform
RECENT high level trade talks between USA and Pakistan has managed to secure its stakes and seems to be positive for coming days. However poverty is not merely a statistic, it is a lived reality for millions, deeply entrenched in the structural,...

Business : ASEAN Poised To Lead Global South In Low-carbon, Sustainable Growth -- Tengku Zafrul
SUBANG JAYA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can set the benchmark for sustainable growth in the Global South if policies, businesses, and people are aligned towards a low-carbon future, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk...

Business News | Strong Monsoon, Rising Wages, and Govt Spending Fuel Rural Economy Recovery: Report
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): India's rural economy is showing early signs of a broad-based recovery, bolstered by a strong start to the monsoon season, a rebound in rural wages as inflation eases, and a renewed push in government spending,...
Trade Minister travelling to United States after to discuss 15 percent tariff
Todd McClay. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will be travelling to the United States to meet with his counterparts after President Donald Trump's 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports was...

Trade Unions Show Support For Home Invasion Bill
Trade unions were next in line to have their say on the Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Bill 2025, which seeks to allow victims of home invasions to lawfully defend themselves. At Friday’s consultation, the General Secretary...

Trade Idea Sees Red Wings Add Speedy $14M Scoring Forward
Getty Trade idea has Red Wings acquiring Anthony Duclair. The Detroit Red Wings could use some more secondary scoring in the lineup as their offense struggled at times last season. Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Red Wings acquiring...

Business owners look to revitalize Wilbraham hotel
WILBRAHAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Plans were announced Friday night out of Wilbraham to revitalize and re-open a once-popular waterfront property. Local business owners Joe and John Sullivan showing Western Mass News how they’re looking to revamp the...

Investor confidence in Canadian multi-suite, commercial spaces remains resolute
While demand is expected to cool in coming months due to reduced immigration and temporary worker inflows, alongside rising first-time homebuyer activity, asking rents are projected to continue climbing through 2026 as new supply reaches the...

Business News | CII Welcomes Next-generation Upcoming GST Reforms Announced by PM Modi During I-Day Speech
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the upcoming reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort during his Independence Day...
Business AFP Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike
Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service. The Canadian Union of Public...
Trade unions push Govt for 10% pay hike in Budget
Akash Samaroo Senior Reporter/Producer akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt With the countdown on to the Government’s first Budget since assuming office, two of the nation’s largest union bodies are pressing to see the ten per cent wage offer...
Business : DEA2025 Highlights AI And Green Evolution In Sarawak’s Digital Economy Drive
KUCHING, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2025 (DEA2025), which will honour achievements in seven categories of digital excellence, is now open for submissions. In a statement, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said the...

Business Beat: Cargo restaurant in Longview to open
Published 12:34 am Saturday, August 16, 2025 The wait is over. The much-anticipated Cargo restaurant and entertainment complex is opening Monday in Longview. Michael Graham, managing member of Cargo L.L.C. announced the opening on Facebook. The...

Business tycoon Tagwirei gets rare salute from military boss
By Leopold Munhende NEW Zanu PF Central Committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei was this week showered rare praises by Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander, Air Vice Marshall Biltim Chingono. Tagwirei, seen as a direct challenger to Vice President...

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Business Spotlight: Get ready for the 2025 tax season with T-SOA — Your last chance to plan before major tax law changes
With key federal tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, this upcoming season marks a critical window for planning ahead. At T-SOA, Certified Public Accounting Services, we believe strategy isn’t optional; it’s essential. From our roots...

Trade in services to help drive further growth
A view of a Kuaishou cross-border livestreamer at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] The sustained expansion of China's trade in services will remain a key driver of the country's broader...