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Xi says China never seeks to challenge or replace any country
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China never seeks to challenge or replace any country and it focuses on doing its own business well. He made the remarks during a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, after landing in...
SNAP freeze leaves 3,000 LAC residents—and local businesses—on thin ice
by Ruth Stodghill LAS ANIMAS — The shutdown of federal food assistance programs isn’t just leaving Las Animas County families hungry — it’s threatening to starve local businesses, too. With November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Vietnam learns UK's sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation experience
London (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation visited some enterprises and universities in the UK on October 28–29 to learn about the European country’s experience in science – technology development, innovation, and digital transformation. The...
Business : Allianz Malaysia Strengthens Northern Footprint With New Penang Branch
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd is strengthening the company’s footprint in the northern region with the opening of a new Penang branch here today. Housed in a heritage building, the new branch combines cultural significance...
KPMG finds businesses wary of project delays without proper Indigenous consultation
“Early and meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities and the public is key, but if it becomes a box-checking exercise instead of genuine dialogue, it could damage trust and spark opposition in the project,” said Zach Parston, partner and...
Meta Q3FY25 Earnings Call: AI Drives Engagement And Adverts As Zuckerberg Plans For Superintelligence
During Meta’s earnings call for 2025’s third quarter (Q3FY25), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg revealed the multiple ways in which the tech giant is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) across its verticals, and how the technology...
How Halloween Costumes And Parties Can Create A Crisis For Businesses
Halloween is supposed to be fun. But companies have learned the hard way that what feels humorous or on brand can be perceived as offensive, insensitive, or tone-deaf to employees and the public. getty Halloween is supposed to be fun. But...
China’s Tech Growth Seen as Global Driver of Innovation, Prosperity
Thu 30 Oct 2025 | 10:56 AM China’s accelerating technological innovation is emerging as a powerful engine for global prosperity rather than a threat, according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. As the nation advances toward its next five-year...
Lufthansa shares soar after earnings top estimates
Shares in Lufthansa soared Thursday after the German airline giant reported better-than-expected earnings and said it believed 2025 was a “turning point” after a turbulent period. Net profit from July to September dropped 12 percent to 966 million...
THIS Bollywood actor once worked with Akshay Kumar; was involved in scandal; sentenced to jail for...; now runs garment business in...; he is...
From stardom to downfall With his brown eyes, this Bollywood star captured people's hearts. This hero was so attractive that he even challenged Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. However, this hero had to serve seven years in prison because of a rape...
Becky Wolfinger-A School Board Candidate for Strategic, Committed Leadership
By now you know the name Becky Wolfinger. She's a dedicated Mom, small business owner, and advocate for not only her children, but all students and teachers in the Shippensburg School District. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th, you'll see...
German Tourism Leaders Discuss the Future of Turkish Tourism at Antalya Tourism Fair – ATF25
Tourism leaders from Germany and Turkey convened at the International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF25) to discuss the future of Turkish tourism and its strategic ties with the German market. The “German Tourism Industry Meeting” panel, held from 22 to...
Sagi’s Winvia raises £40m at company valuation of £205m
Teddy Sagi’s Winvia Entertainment, whose main activity is operating a website for prize draws, has completed raising £40 million ($53.4 million) in an initial public offering (IPO) on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Sagi Group...
Geelhoutboom guest house owner wins The Entrepreneur
'I'm now going to attempt an additional new business doing hosting management, something I've wanted to do for the past three years. The programme has been the catalyst for me.' The Entrepreneur winner Anlé Pretorius (left) with business...
Logility Announces Publication of “The AI Compass for Supply Chain Leaders”
The new book presents a timely approach to combining human insight and artificial intelligence to drive faster, smarter, and more resilient decisions, as outlined by global supply chain and AI thought leaders. Atlanta, GA – October 29, 2025 –...
Strengthening the backbone of business: SAPICS short courses build fundamental supply chain skills
In today’s volatile global business environment, supply chain resilience has become the defining factor separating industry leaders from laggards. Recognising this, many organisations are racing to invest in advanced technologies to gain a...
Abu Dhabi event celebrates women leaders in project management
To highlight the contribution of women project leaders in the region, the UAE network of Association for Project Management (APM) collaborated with Abu Dhabi Ports for an event that addressed the development and promotion of women, and initiatives...
Sue Radford shows off ‘beautiful’ Christmas jumper she bought for £8 – it’s got fur inside & is ‘very warm for winter’
MUM-OF-22 Sue Radford has proudly shown off her ‘beautiful’ new jumper – and it’s perfect for winter. Not only is it said to be ‘very warm’ but it’s sure to be great for the festive season too. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! Sue...
ETS Innovations and IoT.nxt forge strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across Africa
Simon Peter, Business Development Executive, ETS Innovations. ETS Innovations has announced a strategic partnership with IoT.nxt, which positions itself as a leading South African internet of things (IoT) platform provider, to drive large-scale...
Tom Beiter Remembered As Business And Community Leader
DANVILLE — The region is remembering 86-year-old Tom Beiter, a well-known businessman and community leader who died Monday. He started Beiter’s Department Store in 1977 and his family says he was known for his warmth, generosity, and lifelong...