Surrey Police investigating shooting at King George Boulevard and 81 Avenue  

SURREY Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday outside a business in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey. On October 19 at approximately 12:55 a.m., police received reports of shots fired in the area of King George...

PM launches Baghdad Int'l Hospital Project with Qatari Investment

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Baghdad International Hospital, to be developed by Apex Health, a subsidiary of Qatar's Estithmar Holding [Qatari Investment Holding Company]....

$1,500 tickets, $10 pop and a playoff run: The economics of being a Jays fan

'This has been tremendous for small businesses at a time when it's been really needed,' said former Orillian Troy Burtch, adding 'Go Jays go!' From Regent Park to Roncesvalles, Toronto Blue Jays mania has gripped the city — and businesses,...

 SMEs bank on law to secure govt business

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Corporation (Smedco) has said the new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act will provide the framework to unlock participation of small businesses in public procurement. Smedco CEO Chezani...

SEC alleges Inventis duo ran $26.5M Ponzi-like investment scheme

SEC alleges Inventis Ventures’ leaders promised 15% monthly returns in $26.5 million unregistered offering. A California couple is accused by the SEC of orchestrating a $26.5 million Ponzi-like scheme that promised investors monthly returns as...

Your Company Formations: Simplifying Business Registration for the Modern Solopreneur

Today, more people than ever are choosing to work for themselves, launching side hustles, freelancing full-time, or building micro businesses. But with that freedom comes a maze of legal, tax, and registration hurdles. That’s where Your Company...

Ecuador’s Declining Oil Output Threatens to Spark an Economic Crisis

The last decade has been especially grueling for Ecuador’s economically vital oil industry. Plummeting investment, heavily corroded infrastructure, endemic corruption, violent protests, severe oil spills and rising insecurity are all weighing on...

Who's investigating the Louvre heist? French museum and an Israeli spy firm have wildly different stories

PARIS, Oct 21 — The Louvre museum on Monday denied having contacted an Israeli intelligence firm to investigate after an audacious jewel heist at the French institution. CGI Group, based in Tel Aviv, told AFP the world-famous museum had asked for...

Multiply Group’s Emirates Driving Company concludes strategic investment in Mwasalat Holding

ABU DHABI – Multiply Group (ADX: MULTIPLY), the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company that invests in and operates businesses globally, announced today that its subsidiary Emirates Driving Company (ADX: DRIVE), has formally closed a...

Is Rhode Island in a recession? URI economics professor says yes

Citing a notable increase in unemployment claims and a reduction in new housing permits, URI economics professor Len Lardaro says the state has entered a recession. To make matters worse, there are growing signs of a slowing national economy,...

Waymo under investigation for school bus incident

Federal investigators are looking into a recent incident involving an autonomous driving Waymo that passed a fully stopped school bus, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The federal agency said that the Waymo...

Don’t wait: How to supercharge your business for 2026

By Angad Soin Managing director, ANZ and global chief strategy officer, Xero Founders start a small business for many reasons – to solve a problem, build something meaningful, gain more flexibility, or find a different kind of freedom, whether...

The difference between a security company being A1-graded and having a security licence

GUEST OPINION: Businesses and homeowners choosing a security company want their people, assets, and property protected by a reliable, professional, and compliant firm. Picture a company that relies on poorly maintained equipment and inadequately...

This gaming company's shares are worth a punt, if you're after double-digit returns

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Disrupt or be disrupted: Accenture’s blueprint for business innovation

Standing still is the fastest way to get left behind. As technology and market expectations accelerate, companies face constant pressure to rethink how they operate or risk being outpaced. Business innovation is the heart of that reinvention,...

Japan’s More Rigorous Business Manager Work Permit Requirements Now in Effect

The stricter eligibility requirements for the business manager (“keiei kanri” in Japanese) work permit became effective on October 16, 2025 with additional eligibility criteria. As we reported in our September 12 LawFlash, as scheduled the...

XRP Company Evernorth Plans $1 Billion SPAC

Newly formed digital assets company Evernorth Holdings is planning to go public. The Nevada-based firm announced plans Monday (Oct. 20) to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II, which the...

South West Investment Fund marks £100m investment milestone as latest deal announced

The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has driven almost £100m of investment into new and growing businesses across the region. Launched in 2023, the £200m fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for...

Top sectors UAE NRIs can invest in now

Renewable energy leads the charge The renewable energy segment remains one of the most compelling long-term plays. Investments in green bonds and listed equities such as Adani Green are gaining traction, supported by government subsidies and a...

UltraTech Cement to invest US$1.23bn in 22.8Mt/yr expansion plan

India: Aditya Birla Group subsidiary UltraTech Cement will invest US$1.23bn to grow its cement production capacity by 10% to 241Mt/yr. The company’s board has approved new plant projects and expansions amounting to 22.8Mt/yr of additional...