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NMDC all geared to set up an overseas investment arm
Chairman and Managing Director of National Mineral Development Corporation, Amitava Mukherjee National Mineral Development Corporation’s (NMDC) proposed subsidiary at the GIFT City in Gujarat will work as its overseas investment arm. Likely to be...

Clean energy investments on course to strike record in 2025: IEA
Investment in clean energy technologies is expected to strike a record this year despite global economic uncertainty and double the spending on fossil fuels that will decline for the first time since 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA)...

Corporations left Spokane Pride in the lurch. Then the community stepped up
April was a tough month for Matthew Danielson, director of Spokane Pride. The annual celebration that draws tens of thousands of Inland Northwest residents to downtown Spokane was just a few months away, but some of the event’s largest sponsors in...

Immersion Corporation: 2 Near-Term Catalysts To Consider
Immersion Corporation's shares have been rangebound as of late, mainly due to a lack of exciting news regarding this holding company. At current prices, IMMR trades at a more than 20% discount to the value of its cash and securities portfolio....

Kerala businessman 'fails' to provide evidence in ED bribery case: sources
New Delhi: A Kerala businessman who recently accused an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer of corruption has recorded his statement with the central agency, denying any knowledge or evidence against the investigator, according to official...

The US economy is headed toward an uncomfortable summer
Job growth held steady in May, with the economy adding 139,000 jobs. The unemployment rate has stayed in a tight range, between 4% and 4.2%, over the past year. But there are cracks beneath the surface. Businesses are warning that constantly...

Despite slump for downtown St. Paul, some companies find new space to grow
After little more than a year sub-leasing offices on Wabasha Street in downtown St. Paul, FreezPak Logistics needed space to expand its national transportation sales and marketing hub. The New Jersey-based cold storage and food delivery company...

Companies mandate AI use
SAN FRANCISCO -- Luis von Ahn hoped to send a clear message to his 900 employees at Duolingo: Artificial intelligence is now a priority at the language-learning app. The company would stop using contractors for work AI could handle. It'll seek AI...

NH Business: How has legislature tackled housing, education and energy?
NH Business: How has legislature tackled housing, education and energy? Michael Skelton, President and CEO of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire speaks with Fred Kocher about recent legislation including budget, housing and...
Greg Murphy discusses policy concerns on healthcare and small business
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., has been vocal on various issues through his recent social media posts. He addressed topics ranging from healthcare reforms to economic policies and support for small businesses.On June 6, 2025, Congressman Murphy...

Mission calls for action to combat rising commercial rent that hinders small businesses
The City of Mission will write to the province in an effort to regulate commercial rent. A motion from Mayor Paul Horn at Monday’s (June 2) council meeting to send a letter to the relevant ministries carried unanimously. Horn’s notice of motion...

Why German manufacturing firms are eyeing partnerships with Indian companies"
The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, along with EDAG Group's Indian subsidiary, hosted an event to explore business partnerships with local companies and talent. The aim was to facilitate manufacturing in India. Stefan Halusa, Director General at...

Media Panics About “Crime Waves” — But Downplays Crime Committed by Corporations
In 2022, I appeared on a Sunday morning news show in Los Angeles amid an increase in local news stories about theft. I pointed out patterns in which news stations devoted more coverage to low-level theft than to other behavior that causes more...

Business Mission to Saudi Arabia
This week it was an excellent experience for me to see Portuguese businesspeople and women, business owners, demonstrating great competence and excellence in presenting their businesses to many Saudi businesspeople. Once again, the "jewel in the...

Golden Buying Opportunity For Big Dividend Investors: 8-9% Yields Set To Soar
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Tinubu’s administration has promoted digital economy – Senator Arise
…. tasks NASS on enabling legislations A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ayodele Arise has said President Bola Tinubu administration has made tremendous impact in promoting digital economy through deployment of...

Inflation data, US tariffs and global economic factors to drive market direction next week
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS): The coming week is expected to be pivotal for the Indian stock markets as key economic triggers line up, including domestic inflation data, updates on US tariffs, and global economic indicators. The government will release...

Delhi news: Woman found dead in Paharganj hotel, police arrest male companion
In a tragic incident, a woman was found dead in a hotel room in Paharganj area of Delhi on Sunday, while her male companion has been arrested by the police in connection with the case. The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Sarika and the...

Business voices demand to be heard in process of reshaping local government in Lancashire
However, amidst the political wrangling, the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce says local government reorganisation will have a major impact on its 1,600 Lancashire business members – and wants them to have their say. To that end it...
Economic impact of the Comrades Marathon on South Africa
Tourism and hospitality industry and economists believe that the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon on Sunday will provide an economic boost to the KZN and South African economies. Brett Tungay, East coast chairperson for the Federated...