Samenta calls for pro-SME budget, no new taxes

PETALING JAYA: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has urged the government to make Budget 2026 a truly pro-SME and pro-growth budget, focused on easing financial pressures, improving access to credit, and supporting...

“It’s not always glitz and glam”: South African woman shows part of Egypt not seen on social media

A South African travel content creator shared a video showing the less glamorous side of Egypt The woman explained that staying near tourist attractions doesn't always mean picture-perfect views Viewers had mixed reactions to the video, with some...

The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Haunted Hotels List Is Announced

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2025-- Historic Hotels of America ®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is...

Nigerian scientist who chose Africa over Europe made UN history

At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, he packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and started tinkering with waste, energy, and youth projects. Now 36, he’s the first African selected by the UN to help shape...

Dubai’s crypto grand strategy aims to challenge Asian crown

Opinion by: Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association It is no secret that Dubai has been aggressively challenging its Asian counterparts for the crown of becoming the world’s next crypto capital. Beneath the gleaming air-conditioned...

ADB supports Azerbaijan’s green transition and SME development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) continues to support Azerbaijan in its “green” transition and the development of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), Sunniya Durrani-Jamal, Director of the ADB Office in Azerbaijan, stated at the Halal...

Renewable energy a ‘defining opportunity’ for Africa’s reindustrialisation - Graham-Maré

Co-development of technology, de-risking investment capital and public-private partnerships are also key to Africa’s renewable energy re-industrialisation. NATIONAL NEWS - The renewable energy industry is a “defining opportunity” for African...

Business leaders call on Thune, Schumer demanding pro-American business policy in wake of shutdown

Economists E.J. Antoni and Marc Sumerlin discuss gold prices hitting $4,000 while the dollar weakens on ‘Kudlow.’ FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of more than 20 American business advocacy groups wrote to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., House...

Navigating the New Frontier: Global Business trends and what they mean for Ghana and West Africa

Dr Nyarko Felix Kwame Senior Lecturer Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship Academic City University The global business environment is undergoing rapid transformation. From technological innovation and energy transition to new consumer...

Organized crime and human development: the urgency of a structural response in Latin America

Latin America and the Caribbean face a disturbing paradox: while countries seek to advance their development goals, organized crime is consolidating as a structural and persistent threat to collective well-being. Criminal organizations have...

Greeks work the longest in EU

One in five Greeks works more than 45 hours a week, making Greece the country with the highest percentage in the European Union, according to data Eurostat published on Tuesday, concerning the year’s second quarter. About 20.9% of Greek workers...

20 Zimbabwean companies showcase manufacturing strength, creativity at Global Expo Botswana 2025

Prosper Ndlovu in GABORONE, Botswana GLOBAL Expo Botswana kicks off this week at the Fairgrounds in Gaborone, running from 8 to 11 October, and Zimbabwe is ready to make its mark with at least 20 local companies participating. These are drawn from...

Cabinet decides to amend exemption limits provided to micro, small, and medium enterprises

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister...

Jasper National Night Out A Success

As the sun began to set the people began to stream into Jasper’s National Night Out event. Held at Sandy Creek Park West, members of the Jasper Police Department, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, Jasper Volunteer Fire Department, Jasper County...

Rio Ferdinand and Sara Davies to judge start-up pitch competition at Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Europe Event

Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, today announced that Manchester United legend-turned-entrepreneur and global content creator Rio Ferdinand OBE1, and entrepreneur and broadcaster Sara Davies MBE2,...

Finnish ambassador underscores international relations, human connections at annual Fort Smith chamber meeting

FORT SMITH -- Finland's ambassador to the United States was the honored guest and keynote speaker at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday. Leena-Kaisa Mikkola was invited by the chamber to highlight the...

Bed Bath & Beyond unveils national franchise programme

Utah, US-based Bed Bath & Beyond is launching a national franchise system to expand its namesake retail presence. The retailer — which also owns Overstock, Buybuy Baby and a blockchain asset portfolio — has stated that the new system will enable...

REMEMBERING WHEN Homecoming royalty, local businesses were in the news

The Echo Pilot newspaper provides a look back at Greencastle-Antrim news from past decades. Community events like Halloween parades and high school homecomings have been local staples for years. Several local businesses and infrastructure...

Thungela commits R400m to South Africa’s first coal bed methane

Thungela Resources’ Lephalale Coal Bed Methane (CBM) project in Limpopo’s Waterberg coalfield is advancing as a significant domestic gas demonstration plant and South Africa’s only coal bed methane initiative. The project, now in the feasibility...

American Legion denied $230K insurance claim after accidental fire; GoFundMe gains $10K

RHINEBECK — Members of American Legion Post 429 are fighting back against $230,000 in claims after an accidental dryer fire that broke out in an upstairs apartment on September 8. Fire crews arrived quickly, but flames and water caused extensive...