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‘Effort and imagination’ lands bakery tops prize for Halloween window design
A hand craft bakery has shown their creative side after winning a Halloween window competition. Sinclair’s Bakery on Huntly’s Duke Street has emerged triumphant from this year’s Huntly Halloween Window Competition, run by Huntly Community Council...
Apple Earnings Preview: Iphone 17 Momentum And Services Growth In Focus
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Monday, 27 October 2025 Apple is set to report its quarterly earnings this week, with investors closely monitoring whether the company's iPhone 17 momentum is translating into stronger...
Royal Academy of Engineering launches Sheffield hub to support engineering and tech innovators
The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened a new hub in Sheffield (image credit: Pixabay) The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched a new Enterprise Hub in Sheffield to support engineering and technology innovators to build spinouts,...
Lancashire cricket legend James Anderson to be knighted at Windsor Castle today
James Anderson Record-breaking former England cricketer Sir James Anderson will be among those accepting honours today (October 28) as he receives a knighthood. The fast bowler, 43, will be knighted by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. Sir...
Retail leaders chart AI-driven, sustainable future
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- Artificial intelligence, data-driven personalization and sustainability will define the next era of global retail, industry leaders said Tuesday at the APEC Retail Future-Tech Forum in Gyeongju. Speakers from...
Hunger vs health: how Durban children' s homes innovate despite frozen subsidies
LOCAL children's homes are implementing innovative solutions like food gardens to ensure nutritious meals for their residents, as government subsidies remain unchanged for six years despite rising food costs. These homes are stretching limited...
Telecel Ghana earns top recognition for HR Management in Telecom
Telecel Ghana has been honoured with the Best Human Resource Management in Telecommunications and Information Technology award at the 2025 HR Focus Africa Conference and Awards. This is in recognition of the telecommunications company’s leadership...
Régis Le Bris gives honest early thoughts on January transfer window and what will dictate Sunderland's business
Sunderland have made a superb start to life in the Premier League and beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday Régis Le Bris says he is still learning about his Sunderland squad as the club steps up their preparation for the January transfer...
Arkansas launches initiatives to support struggling small businesses amid economic hurdles
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — From the government shutdown to inflation over the past four years, small businesses have had their fair share of struggles. Now, initiatives are being pushed by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to help...
Govt to take business-led proposals to IMF
Minister says govt strengthens NTC as local industries face dumped imports, inconsistent policies ISLAMABAD: As factories face a “double whammy” of dumped foreign goods and inconsistent domestic policies, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar...
Skyrora leads ESA project to validate Tanbium rocket alloy
UK-based rocket manufacturer Skyrora is leading a European Space Agency project to validate Tanbium, a novel high-temperature alloy, through 3D printing trials and mechanical testing for rocket engine applications. The project is part of the...
Western Mineworkers’ Alliance calls for fair treatment as BHP announces Yandi mine wind-down
The Western Mineworkers’ Alliance (WMWA) has been advised that BHP is proceeding with the wind-down of operations at its Yandi mine site in the Pilbara, as the ore body nears depletion. The company has begun informing its workforce, approximately...
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd enters into Master Services Agreement with Orange Business Services India Technology Pvt Ltd
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited (BSE: 539607), a fast growing AI & Cybersecurity Indian company focused on delivering innovative IT and IT-enabled services across global markets, with a strong foundation in cloud computing, artificial...
Trump in Japan live: Leaders visit Yokosuka base to spotlight defense ties
TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump is on a whirlwind trip to Asia, reconnecting with partners shaken by his global tariff policies and maneuvering in his trade war with China. After a stop in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, Trump arrived in Japan...
IMANI and UPSA to Host Major Lecture on Ghana’s Economy and Innovation
IMANI Africa and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) will hold an Economic Freedom Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The event will focus on what drives innovation in Ghana. The discussion will look at how too much...
UnitedHealth Stock In Spotlight Ahead Of Earnings: Retail Traders Bet On Recovery After ‘Kitchen-Sink’ Q2
While the consensus EPS estimate suggests a decline from a year ago, revenue is expected to rise by more than 12% year over year. A retail user expected a “well-thought-out earnings call with a road to a bright future, no matter what the numbers...
John Lee to lead Hong Kong task force to promote global trade in Shanghai
Hong Kong’s task force to support mainland enterprises going global will hold its first major event in Shanghai next week, the city’s leader has said, while pledging to push for stronger regional trade at this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic...
Uber for Business appoints Rituraj Chaturmohta as senior country manager for India & South Asia
Uber for Business, the enterprise arm of Uber, has appointed Rituraj Chaturmohta as the senior country manager for India and South Asia, said a statement issued today. In his new role, Chaturmohta will spearhead Uber for Business’s growth strategy...
Ghazal Alagh alerts entrepreneurs of D2C trap, shares insight to scale business
In the world of startups, business expansion requires a mix of creative marketing and strategic approach, but how do you make a big enterprise without getting lost? Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh recently shared her thoughtful perspective on...
Global dialogue event on innovation, development held in South Africa
The "Innovation, Openness, Shared Development" Global Dialogue, organized by China Media Group (CMG), was held in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday. The event brought together senior figures from the political, economic, cultural, academic and...