Liberia Strengthens Economic Diplomacy in Canada

The Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Canada is intensifying its engagement with the global business community in a strategic push to attract investments and advance Liberia’s economic interests internationally. Established in 2004, the...

Two displaced, one business damaged after fire in Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Two people have been displaced, and a business was damaged after a fire in Framingham. According to authorities, around 8:58 a.m. on Saturday, the Framingham Fire Department received a report of a potential fire at 9 Central...

Two new appointments made to a key regional business board

Gemma Goddard and Rob Facer have joined the board of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 60,000 businesses and nearly 240,000 employees across the county. Rob Facer, chairman and founder of Barnack Estates UK Ltd,...

NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus

Autonomous taxi company Waymo faced scrutiny last month when a car was caught on video illegally passing a stopped school bus that was letting children off in Atlanta. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into...

Kenya's Ministry of Trade launches report showing Kenya's best, worst counties to invest in

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) has revealed the best places to invest in Kenya The report noted that the best investment destinations have strong performance, benefiting from robust infrastructure and a skilled workforce On...

Character.AI to Block Minors from Using AI Chatbot ‘Companions’ as Safety Concerns Mount

Character.AI, a startup that creates AI companions, announced on Wednesday that it would prohibit users under the age of 18 from using its chatbots starting November 25, 2025, in a significant move to address child safety concerns. The New York...

How Direct Lenders Are Capturing A New Credit Market, And Why Investors Are Paying Attention

Key Takeaways Direct lenders are gaining market share as banks pull back on unsecured lending, supported by AI-based underwriting and alternative data. Publicly traded lenders like Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:UPST), OneMain Holdings (NYSE:OMF), and...

India's capital market: How regulatory delays undermine trust & value in corporate transactions

In an age when capital markets themselves are becoming the transmission mechanism for economic policy, the cost of delay is no longer measured only in lost deals. It also affects the broader perception of India’s ease of doing business. India’s...

SME lending in Bangladesh falls to 4-year low amid economic, political uncertaintya

Bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh has fallen to its lowest level in four years, as political uncertainty and a slowing economy have weakened business confidence and dampened borrowing appetite among...

Green Bay celebrates major infrastructure investment with Country Club Road ribbon cutting

Green Bay celebrates major infrastructure investment with County Club Road ribbon cutting, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy: City of Green Bay) GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Leaders gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the...

Economic development in its place

Toggle section navigation Sections Print In a companion report released earlier this year, we outlined why land use policies and practices—which have long been contentious and high stakes—are getting more scrutiny. We offered a rubric for...

DP World to Invest $5 Billion in India’s Maritime Infrastructure

Dubai-based global terminal operator DP World has pledged an additional $5 billion in investment to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure, furthering its long-term commitment to the country. The announcement was made during India Maritime...

WindTre and Iliad mull Italian merger

The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and the French telecommunications group Iliad, led by billionaire Xavier Niel, are reportedly in preliminary talks to merge their operations in the Italian telecom market. According to multiple sources cited...

How Brits are flocking to Poland for better life & to escape unemployment – as experts make shock claim about UK economy

IT is the former Soviet bloc state once known for its grinding poverty and bread queues. But two decades after Poland was rocked by mass emigration, British people are flocking there in search of a better life and to escape unemployment here. Ula...

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch sues insurance company for $8.5 million, alleging deceptive practices

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Busch bought what he thought was a safe life insurance plan that would provide self-funding income for his retirement. When Pacific Life Insurance Company sent a sixth premium notice on what was supposed to be a...

The 2025 Kimberley Business and Community Excellence Awards

The Kimberley and District hosted their annual Business and Community Excellence Awards on Friday Oct. 24 at the Kimberley Conference Centre. Chamber general manager Andrew Wilson sat down with The Bulletin to discuss this year’s awards; some...

Climate Investment Could Create 5 Million Jobs in India by 2030

India could add more than 5 million jobs to its economy by 2030 through strategic investments in climate action, according to a new report released by Deloitte India in collaboration with the Rainmatter Foundation. Titled The State of Climate...

Beaumont Police investigating accidental shooting off Cardinal Drive

Beaumont — The Beaumont Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting in the 4800 block of Stone Oak Drive, off Cardinal Drive, according to Ofc. Cesar Beattie. The shooting was reported at about 8:30 this morning. A number of police...

Business : GM Klang Extends Operating Hours To 10pm Daily

KLANG, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest wholesale centre, GM Klang Wholesale City, has officially extended its operating hours to 10 am until 10 pm daily, effective tonight. The launch of the new operating hours was officiated by the Royal...

Economic Watch: Open, innovative China to bolster APEC at global economic forefront

BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- China's push for greater openness and global collaboration was prominently showcased at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in the Republic of Korea. With its steadfast commitment to...