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Foreign Investors are under invested in India by a trillion dollars
In my first two articles for this column, Global India Insights, I discussed a global reset—how global investments are moving out of the United States due to Trump’s unpredictability—and how India could attract an incremental ~US$200 billion as a...

Should I invest $100k in dividend stocks like Microsoft for growth and yield?
Personal Finance Thapana_Studio / Shutterstock.com Key Points A Reddit user is thinking about investing $100K in Microsoft. The poster is interested in earning dividends and investing for growth. Many other Redditors suggested alternative...

We asked Maricopans with out-of-town businesses what it would take to move home
Every day, 58,000 Maricopa commuters flood State Route 347. Most are headed off to their jobs; others are going to medical appointments or making their weekly Costco run in Phoenix or its conterminous suburbs. But others still are fulfilling their...

Naver ramps up global AI drive with TwelveLabs investment
Published: 08 Jun. 2025, 09:00 Naver founder Lee Hae-jin speaks during a Naver Ventures networking event held in Silicon Valley, California, on June 5. [NAVER] Naver is stepping up its push into global artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch...

DG NCSP Visits Two Chinese Companies, Backs Their Expansion Plans
1 The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has paid working visits to two major Chinese enterprises operating in Nigeria, Golden Diamond Limited and Choice International Group (CIG) as part of...

Aerospace Advancement Committee proposed to propel local economy
As Northwest Florida emerges as a rising force in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries, one local education leader is calling on Holmes County to seize the moment and secure its place in the region’s high-tech future. During the...

Workshop brainstorms next steps to making Bega Valley a circular economy
Panellists at the Bega Circular Valley Community Workshop: Vanessa Spinelli, chief operating officer at Grow the Future; Anthony McMahon, CEO of Bega Valley Shire Council; Barry Irvin, chair of the Regional Circularity Co-operative; Gavin Hughes,...

NAVER Expands Startup Investments in Silicon Valley with the Planned Establishment of NAVER Ventures
– Key executives, including Founder Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon, engage in discussions with the local startup ecosystem – The new investment initiative will focus on investing in promising startups in North America, starting with video AI...

What Happened To Standard Oil, The Once-Largest Oil Company In The World
Antitrust lawsuits have shaken up the American economic landscape for over a century. Whether they're going after tech monopolies or breaking up telecom conglomerates, antitrust laws have been a central component of preserving a sense of fairness...
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting an...

India’s leading pure-play credit card company rises 50% in 2025. Can it sustain this comeback rally?
SBI Cards, India’s only listed credit card player, rose 5% on Friday to reach its 52-week high of Rs 999.45. The stock rose after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 50 basis points. This will lead to a lowering of credit costs for...

Spectrum invests $1.5M in Carolina Small Business Development Fund
RALEIGH – Spectrum and Carolina Small Business Development Fund announced Thursday a $1.5 million capital commitment by the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund to provide loans to small businesses in North Carolina. One million will be...

Weekly Horoscope Pisces, June 8 to 14, 2025 predicts smart investments
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20) Weekly Horoscope Prediction says, you are on for a game Be sincere in a relationship. Take up new roles at work that help you display professionalism. Prosperity will permit smart investments this week. Pisces Weekly...

Why Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a must-watch for global businesses
An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows vehicles running on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua] HONG KONG -- A delegation of consular corps and business communities in Hong Kong has just concluded a four-day...

For investors with patience & ability to take moderate risk: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 36%
Investment Ideas Synopsis For all those who are now turning bullish, a small reminder: The first three months of 2025 saw a sharp correction in the mid-cap segment. Such corrections do keep happening at regular intervals. So, be ready to face...

As Binance Coin (BNB) Targets $750, Ruvi AI (RUVI) Investors Have Already Secured 50% Gains in Under a Month
Share Share Share Share Email Binance Coin (BNB) has long been a favored asset among crypto investors, thanks to its steady growth and robust utility within the Binance Exchange ecosystem. Now, with projections placing its value at an impressive...

AT&T’s War on CBRS: How Corporate Overreach Threatens America’s National Security
Editorial by Josh Lambert June 7th, 2025 While Americans were locked down during COVID, a new kind of Cold War accelerated — not one fought with bombs or bullets, but with silicon, algorithms, and data. The artificial intelligence arms race is...

Growing appetite: How the UAE’s food delivery companies are competing in a crowded market
Motorbike riders in brightly coloured clothes delivering food have become a ubiquitous sight on the streets – and in elevators – across the UAE. Covid-19 brought seismic shifts to our way of living, and while some practices naturally fell away,...

AI Pricing Is Outpacing Budgets—Here’s How Smart Companies Are Regaining Control
Share Share Share Share Email As AI adoption skyrockets, organizations face a new challenge: cost discipline. With smarter pricing models, scalable systems, and strategic planning, leaders can drive ROI without draining resources. From predictive...

Coalition backs wage rise but says Labor ‘milking small business’
The Coalition has expressed support for the recent minimum wage increase but warned the Albanese government is failing businesses who must absorb higher labour costs. Shadow industrial relations minister Tim Wilson told Sky News Sunday Agenda that...