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US cancels India trade talks
THE India-US negotiations for a trade deal, which began in February after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States, have come to a halt, and the US negotiators’ scheduled visit to India later this month stands cancelled, a source...

Two-day illegal trade crackdown seizes goods worth K1.316B
Under the supervision of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, efforts to combat the illicit trade are continued effectively by the law. On 14 August, the combined teams impounded industrial materials valued at K134.036 million without...

Uncertainty over trade deal with US as Aug talks put off
The Trump administration has introduced new uncertainty into the bilateral trade deal with India by postponing scheduled meetings, leaving Indian authorities awaiting clarity. A deadline looms for potential doubling of tariffs on Indian exports to...

Registrar of Companies excites soccer fans in Kumasi with fun games
The Ashanti Regional Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) thrilled football lovers in Kumasi on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with its annual Fun Games, held at the Alignment Astroturf near Sofoline. The event formed part of the ORC’s ongoing...

NBB ranked among Forbes top 10 listed Bahrain companies
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been named one of Bahrain’s top 10 listed companies in 2025 by Forbes Middle East, further affirming the bank’s financial resilience and market standing. Published annually, the prestigious ranking evaluates...
Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment exec
Capital requirements for banks from by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), which crafts banking standards, create a “chokepoint,” designed to throttle the growth of the crypto industry, according to Chris Perkins, president of...

How to Rebrand Your Business in 5 Steps
Rebranding your business can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Start by evaluating your current brand position through customer feedback and competitive analysis. This will give you a clear picture of where you stand. Next, define your...

AFRO’s Black Business Matters Expo debuts Power Pitch competition
By Tavon N. Thomasson AFRO Intern The AFRO-American Newspaper hosted its fifth annual Black Business Matters Expo on Aug. 14 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, debuting its first official AFRO Power...

Playboy Leaves ‘Anti-Business’ L.A., California for Miami Beach
Playboy is moving its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach, Florida, with the CEO of the pioneering men’s entertainment company — and liberal outlet — describing California as hostile to business. The Los Angeles Times reported:...

MGCCC’s Diversity Council Presents Breakfast with Business Champions
The Gazebo Gazette BILOXI (GG) — The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council is proud to announce its upcoming Breakfast with Business Champions that will take place Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Beau Rivage Resort &...

AIHM awards scholarships to Education Ministry staff, launches business administration pathway program
At its new education center in Thailand, AIHM granted executive program scholarships to Ministry of Education personnel and introduced a Business Administration program with NCUK, preparing students for overseas university studies. BANGKOK,...

Conroe woman accused of running wellness business without medical license, police say
CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman in Conroe was arrested after police say she was running a wellness business without having a medical license. This is part of an investigation that's been going on for more than a year. Conroe police say after...

Max FM, Yanga FM partner Oblivion to blend business, pleasure
Nightlife in Victoria Island, Lagos, just found a new intersection between business and pleasure with the unveiling of Oblivion Sports Hub— a sleek venue positioning itself as Lagos’ go-to spot for networking over snooker and champagne. The soft...
Teen starts photography business
At 15 years old, Carter Lawson has started his own photography business. Courtesy photo By Kimberly Pistone For the Sidney Daily News SIDNEY – Young entrepreneur Carter Lawson started a photography business. Carter Lawson Photography focuses on...

How smart financial automation is giving small business owners back 20 hours a month
At a time when costs are climbing, when clients are holding their budgets tighter, and when competition keeps growing sharper, small business owners are being pushed to do more. And they often do it with less. They’re watching fuel prices...

AI boom in Australia: Amazon investment sparks debate on artificial intelligence and housing shortage – Jason Murphy
But what do we actually get for the money? Just data centres. If I was making a list of things Australia should be doing with concrete and air-conditioning, it would not include making data centres. What we need desperately, what we are horribly...

India’s Rs 33,000 crore battery bet: 3 companies winning big in the energy storage race
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India has reached 100 gigawatts (GW) of total capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing. However, renewable energy like solar or wind power generates electricity only when...

‘Joyride Might Be Over,’ Says Top Investor About Nvidia Stock
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has built a reputation for consistently shattering quarterly earnings projections – a fact seasoned investors know all too well. But that winning streak can be a double-edged sword, as even a solid beat doesn’t always...

‘This Is a No-Go Zone,’ Says Top Investor About Figma Stock
Figma (NYSE:FIG) stock made a splash when it went public late last month, with shares tripling on their first day of trading. But the early euphoria has faded – the stock now trades about 31% below its day-one close. Elevate Your Investing...

Indonesia-Kuwait Trade on the Rise, Hits Record $547M
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana confirmed that relations between her country and the State of Kuwait are witnessing rapid...