Business community demand 500 basis point cut in interest rate

KARACHI: The business community has called for a major cut in the interest rate ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for July 30, urging the State Bank of Pakistan to lower the policy rate to support industrial activity and job...

Business owner brings wee bit of Donegal to Kilkenny ahead of All-Ireland Final

Businessman snatched, then saved in wild 2-province chase

Cape Town – A 32-year-old man has been arrested and an Ethiopian businessman rescued unharmed following a high-speed police pursuit that spanned two provinces, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Saturday. According to Eastern...

Businesses Warned: Exposing job applicant’s papers punishable

ICT Ministry’s Ambrose Ruyooka says every organisation had duty to protect data of clients. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If you find copies of your academic papers or resume where you didn’t expect them to be, and you suspect them...

CII suggests law for time-bound delivery of services to businesses from Central Ministries

Representative image. | Photo Credit: scyther5 Industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) has urged the government to enact a law to guarantee time-bound delivery of services to businesses by Union Ministries and Departments....

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How to convince Japanese companies to set up GCCs in India

Despite being the third-largest IT spender and one of the largest economies, Japan’s GCC presence in India is relatively low. Out of the 1,800 GCCs that India houses, Japan has fewer than 50 GCCs, which is completely disproportionate to the...

Businessmen among three convicted in their absence by magistrates

Nurbek Bektursyn, 21, of Wapping Wall, Tower Hamlets, London, had previously pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at Revolution in Coney Street. He was convicted at a trial at York Magistrates Court he did not attend, given a 16-week prison...

Human performance in focus: What business leaders in the Philippines need to know

BUSINESS leaders in the Philippines are currently facing a critical gap. While most recognize the urgent need to adapt to the changing world of work, only a few believe that their organizations are responding effectively. The cost of inaction? A...

Investigation: Syria Secretly Restructures Its Economy Led by Hazem al-Sharaa

An investigation conducted by Reuters revealed that Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in his efforts to rebuild Syria’s economy, enlisted his brother Hazem al-Sharaa, who is secretly overseeing deals aimed at taking control of major...

Lighting upgrades help Newmarket, Aurora businesses save money, emissions

Local businesses and organizations like the Newmarket Food Pantry and manufacturer AMG Metals have undergone retrofits changing light fixtures to LED with help from government incentive programs A number of organizations in and around Newmarket...

Helping grow our economy

SBDC advisor works with Canadian County businesses By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor Emily Beesley is committed to helping grow Oklahoma’s economy …. one small business at a time. Beesley – who was the featured speaker at the July 10th Yukon...

North Ayrshire ranked low as business hotspot and for employment

It was also named the joint third worst business hotspot in the whole country. A study by business energy experts Utility Bidder found just 64.9 percent of workers in the area were currently employed. Only Clackmannanshire was worse off, topping...

From Tesla to Microsoft, companies are going vertical again

Much of the history of the modern corporation could be written in terms of two slogans: Ford’s “From mine to finished car: one organisation”, and Apple’s “Designed in California, assembled in China”. And much of its history in the coming years...

JICA hosts urban environmental business study tour

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully carried out a four-day-long business tour in Bangladesh for a delegation of Japanese companies. The tour titled ‘Urban Environmental Business Study Tour’ was held from July 20 to 23,...

Elon Musk's Neuralink Claimed 'Small Disadvantaged Business' Status—Right Before Venture Investors Gave It A $9 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk's brain-tech company Neuralink briefly claimed it was a “small disadvantaged business” in a federal filing—just weeks before raising $650 million and being valued at more than $9 billion. Trending Investment Opportunities Filed As...

NH's Business: Fraud & scams targeting NH small & mid-size businesses on the rise

NH's Business: Fraud & scams targeting NH small & mid-size businesses on the rise COOL US DOWN FOR LATE WEEK. WELCOME TO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S. BUSINESS. I’M FRED KOCHER. FRAUD AND SCAMS ARE TARGETING NEW HAMPSHIRE’S SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES, AND...

Salem Corporation to clear one lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Chettichavadi at ₹7.90 crore

Work began in June to clear the legacy waste dumped on two acres at Chettichavadi dump yard in Salem in Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E The Salem Corporation plans to clear in another six months one lakh tonnes of legacy waste...

Obasanjo denies allocating 501 hectares River Park land to Ghanaian businessman

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has debunked a claim that he allocated 501 hectares of land to a Ghanaian businessman, Sam Jonah for the setting up of River Park Estate, Abuja. Obasanjo’s clarification was contained in a reply letter dated July...

7 Essential Strategies for Business Growth and Development

To achieve sustainable growth in your business, it’s essential to implement key strategies that focus on various aspects of operations. Start by regularly evaluating your financial health, as it lays the foundation for informed decisions. Next,...