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Business dinner strengthens Saudi-Bahraini economic ties
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com In a gesture reflecting fraternity and shared economic ambition, Mr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Shahrani, Member of the Saudi-Bahraini Business Council and CEO of Saudi Southern Capital, hosted an official...

Global economy: US GDP falls on larger trade hit; Canada, India sees growth spurt as tariff tensions linger
Some of the world’s biggest money managers say an unwind is just getting started | Photo Credit: JASON LEE The US economy contracted slightly to start the year, largely reflecting a bigger tariff-related trade hit but also a larger downshift in...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – May 31, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Robust GDP growth in FY25 driven by domestic consumption & government investment: Economists
The robust GDP numbers of the Indian economy in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 are because of good domestic consumption, government investment, and relatively lower dependence on exports, say experts reacting to the numbers. Manoranjan...

Business Buzz: Kick off summer with these events supporting local artists and small business owners
WEST FARGO — Two events planned in early June will give residents the opportunity to enjoy local food and drinks while supporting other small businesses. "EAT+DRINK+SHOP+LEARN & SUPPORT LOCAL!!" at the Love Your Local Small Business Expo from...

Leveraging the creator economy for profits
The creator economy is among the most exciting and rapidly growing segments in marketing and even more so in India. Ankur Mehra’s book, Pixels to Profits, aims to convert this industry shift into clear, actionable strategies, particularly...

Meet Econiture, the Amravati Start-up Turning Plastic Trash into a Furniture Trend
Madhur Rathi, chief executive of the sustainable furniture company Econiture, knows this well. In 2017, when he launched a start-up with three friends, there was much uncertainty over how a new company would fare in Amravati. That sentiment has...

Businesses’ requests must be responded in two weeks: PM
Hanoi (VNA) - All proposals and concerns from enterprises must be answered and resolved within two weeks, directed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing a dialogue with the business community in Hanoi on May 31. The dialogue aimed to...

Corporate Strategist: After Winning India with Price, Mankind Pharma Chases Global Growth with Premium
Funded through internal accruals and debt, the acquisition of BSV gives Mankind Pharma access to high-entry-barrier therapies such as fertility and critical care, along with an international presence. The company plans to leverage BSV’s portfolio...

Drones, Diplomacy and Dominance—India’s Economic Ascent Needs to Outgrow its Pacifist Past
For decades, India has ranked among the world’s top arms importers. Between 2015 and 2019, it accounted for 9.1% of global arms imports, a figure that has since declined slightly to 8.3% for the 2020–24 period, according to Sipri. Its principal...

Fox Run Vineyards marks 35 years in business
BENTON — Fox Run Vineyards, a family-owned winery on the west side of Seneca Lake, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. To commemorate the milestone, Fox Run is hosting a celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the winery, 670 Route...

Pakistan’s economic reforms a pushback against elite but it may backfire
New Delhi: A crippling economy, an impatient IMF and a recent military conflict with India that exposed its vulnerability has introduced a sense of urgency in Pakistan vis a vis economic reform. Tariffs are being slashed. State enterprises are...

Retirement Wealth: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors
Canadian savers are searching for good stocks to buy for their self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolios focused on dividends and total returns. With the TSX near its record high and tariff uncertainty expected to provide...

Nigeria’s economy: A new lease of life under Tinubu
By Salif Atojoko, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When President Bola Tinubu’s administration clocked two years on May 29, he prided himself as having re-engineered the country’s economy, and restored it to the part of recovery. The President said...

Alberta should feel confident, proud about its business, Chamber conference hears
By Collin Gallant on May 31, 2025. @@CollinGallant Even facing challenges, Alberta and Alberta’s businesses have got a good thing going, delegates to the provincial Chamber of Commerce conference in Medicine Hat were told Friday, and building and...

NFIB unveils tools showing impact of 20% tax deduction on Indiana's economy
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in Indiana, has introduced two digital tools aimed at illustrating the economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. These resources are...

Russia's Economy Facing Triple Threat
Russia's economy faces the triple threat of a banking crisis, companies forgoing dividend payouts and a sharp downturn in growth as the sanctions-hit country experiences continued turbulence due to President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of...

Business News | Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh to Play Key Role in FinTech & Banking Education with Industry Collaborations for Practical Learning: TCS Sr. Consultant, Ambrish Srivastava
NewsVoir Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 31: The Faculty of Business and Commerce at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh organised a panel discussion focused on India's transformation through education and its goal to become a $7 trillion...

Local Business Coalition Explores Ideas For Improving Local Business Environment
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition holds its fourth community forum May 29 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo Scene from Los Alamos Local Business Coalition’s fourth community forum on May 29. Courtesy photo Scene from Los Alamos Local Business...

Lord Mayor of London expects UK-UAE business ties to strengthen
Alastair King, the Lord Mayor of London, is expecting economic relations between the UK and the UAE to strengthen further, with a focus on co-operation and investments in important industrial and financial sectors. These industries of “mutual...