UK cuts red tape around post-Brexit certification after warning to businesses
The UK government has bowed to intense pressure from industry and announced its intention to reduce the bureaucratic requirements associated with the introduction of a new post-Brexit quality assurance and safety mark "UKCA".Paul…
Tire industry reacts to EU tariff decision
BRV: Three Main Scenarios Following Court Ruling to Cancel Duties on Chinese Truck and Bus TiresLONDON – The European tire industry faces a range of scenarios ahead of the deadline for appeal against a recent EU court ruling…
Checkmate Russia! As Moscow Takes Over Ukraine, How Putin Loses His Southeast Region to China
As Russia gains control of much of the territory across its eastern border by invading Ukraine, is it oblivious to the prospects of losing territory in its southern and southeastern regions to China? ?
China's relentless economic activities…
Live updates from the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial: breaking news today, reactions to the…
The Depp-Beck album: what you need to knowin reference to this latest article about Depp and English guitarist Jeff Beck, their album of mostly covers will be released soon, after taking the stage together in those shows that unsurprisingly…
Kazakhstan does not recognize quasi-state entities – President Tokayev
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM On Friday June 18, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the plenary session of the 25th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.…
As China sabotages its own economic interests in Europe, the United States should seize the…
For some years, China has hampered its own economic engagement with the European Union. Chinese diplomats are often described as "wolf warriors" for aggressively, sometimes offensively, asserting China's interests on the international…
Why Canadians need to watch the Alberta UCP leadership race closely
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While most politicians' eyes are on the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race, a provincial party leadership race is developing in Alberta that could have strong implications for Canadian unity.
The race to replace Jason…
Ministry of Finance is working on mechanisms to ensure aid reaches targeted groups, says Nanta
PUTRAJAYA: Various mechanisms are being worked out to ensure the aid reaches its target groups, as consumers are expected to pay more for chicken when the!-->…
Iran’s first neighbor policy boosts trade and brings peace
The busy streets of Tehran are seeing an increase in motorcades passing curious passers-by as the heat slowly and steadily sets in with the arrival of scorching summer in the Iranian capital.
Unlike the immediate…
India holds WTO hostage as key talks drag into overtime – POLITICO
GENEVA – Progress in key global trade talks is being blocked by India, forcing a crucial international conference to drag on.
The World Trade Organization gave itself one more day on Wednesday to reach agreements, but…
The number of migrants worries the leaders of Omaheke
Julia KamarengaOmaheke Security Cluster officials embark on an operation to verify and profile migrants living and working in the Omaheke region.The operation is due to be carried out from June 6 to 24, 2022. It comes after a series of…
African bloc to promote use of local currency to boost trade
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Updated: June 14, 2022 10:10 p.m. STI
Nairobi June 14 (ANI/Xinhua): The African Continental Free Trade Area…
The new digital economy agreement with Singapore, a step in the right direction
June 14, 2022
Welcoming the Coming into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, head of…
PM SKERRIT HIGHLIGHTS THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FACING THE AMERICAS
Prime Minister, the Honorable Roosevelt Skerrit, said the issues under discussion at the Ninth Summit of the Americas exist in a seething regional cauldron of social, economic and environmental…
India self-sufficient in cereals; expected to halve oil imports: Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog
In an interview with The Federal, NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand weighs in on export bans, whether they are compatible with free trade and whether they would force countries to adopt inefficient import substitution strategies.
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Iran begins transfer of Russian goods to India using new trade corridor
Iran's state-owned shipping company said it had started its first transfer of Russian goods to…
Does Brexit work? Four key tests | Brexit
Does Brexit work? For the diehards on either side, the answer is obvious. But for those interested in objective analysis, it's vital to have at least some way of asking the question. This is why, in the UK in a changing Europe, we have…
Flagship exhibition at the Taos Art Museum
One of the most important but somewhat understudied engravers creating art in Taos was Doel Reed. He finally gets the recognition he deserves. Opened at the Taos Art Museum on June 7, Sun Patterns, Dark Canyon: The Paintings and Aquatints…
China’s shutdown of Taiwanese grouper violates trade rules (COA)
Taipei, June 11 (CNA) China's decision to suspend grouper imports from Taiwan has violated international trade rules, and Taiwan may raise the issue at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the head of the Council of Agriculture (COA) Chen…
War in Ukraine derails French plan for fairer food trade – POLITICO
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Between exorbitant food prices and millions of tons of wheat stuck in Ukrainian silos, a French proposal to impose stricter regulations on imported food and animal feed…
Suspension of solar tariffs, robust relocation increase and Ford spending spree:…
Wrapping up the first full week of June saw the IndustryWeek manufacturing community consider a wide range of topics. The most popular articles in the past seven days included everything from relocation to solar tariffs in the United…
Micronesian countries vow not to pull out of Pacific forum, healing major divide
A major gap between Pacific countries has been bridged, with Micronesian countries pledging not to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum. The Micronesian nations signed an agreement this week to remain in the 17-member forum, after…
US, China likely to trade blows at Asia security meeting
SINGAPORE, June 9 (Reuters) - The United States and China are set to use Asia's highest security meeting this week to trade blows on everything from Taiwan sovereignty to war in Ukraine, although the two parties have indicated their…
Oodua Union Condemns Owo Attack and Demands Arrest of Perpetrators | The Guardian Nigeria News
• Says the blood of innocent worshipers demands justice• Asks the Yoruba to stand up to defend the region• Onitiri, C&S urge FG to avoid religious crisis and declare national days of mourning• Yoruba…
Mining myths create vulnerabilities in US supply chain, says industry expert
The United States should carefully consider which countries it chooses to rely on for its metals and minerals, a mining industry expert told an audience at the Arizona Manufacturers Council recently.…
Government responsible for formula shortage
Parents still struggle to find formula.
The left and most of the media (sorry, is it the same thing?) accuse "corporate power of being unleashed". House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said: 'There might be a need for an indictment!'
They blame…
Amid rising costs and pandemic-era budget cuts, college presidents ponder the future of higher…
Rents are rising and inflation is pushing other costs up. All the while, Nevada's colleges and universities have faced deep pandemic-era funding cuts that, despite plentiful federal aid, are still looming ahead of next year's legislative…
External vulnerabilities: time to review Rupee
India's latest export data would delight trend watchers. Outbound shipments in May were up 15.5% from last year's figure. While a less exciting rise than April's over 30% increase, cumulatively for the first two…
Tehran hosts Kazakhstan’s trade representative to discuss this…
(MENAFN) An Iranian Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) official said a Kazakh trade representative will visit Tehran at the end of the current Iranian calendar month (ends June 21).Rahmatollah…
‘Cement tax’ in the mix if EU war on carbon leakage spills over to New Zealand
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? In this column, senior economics reporter Tom Pullar-Strecker details some of the decisions being made behind the scenes that might normally go unreported, but can have a big impact on…
After ‘big finger’ trade, NSE warns brokers against executing inauthentic trades
The main exchange NSE has warned stockbrokers against executing orders that appear not to be genuine, which would lead to a deviation from the normal price discovery process.This came after the derivatives segment of the National Stock…
Government cyber rules risk creating ‘environment of fear’: trade body IAMAI
India's cybersecurity rules due to come into effect later this month will create an 'environment of fear rather than trust', the government has warned a body representing tech companies, calling for a one-year delay before the rules come…
Rethinking Supply Chains: A Look at the Challenges Businesses Face
Serge Cornu/iStock via Getty Images By KT Arasu The nature of globalization is changing. Supply chains are challenged - by tariffs, the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The recommended strategy is resilience through…
Radda: APC to field presidential candidate to match Abubakar
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Katsina State and the Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN), Dr. Dikko Radda, explains how he!-->!-->…
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs: Investigation into Existence of Chicken Cartel is…
A vendor sells chicken at a market in Kuala Lumpur on February 3, 2022. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa Wednesday 01 June 2022 16:07 MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 - The Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) is about to complete its…
Are long-term prices still $4 for corn, $10 for soybeans, and $5.50 for wheat? • daily farmdoc
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released projected spending for federal agricultural programs from 2021 to 2031. To make these ten-year projections, the CBO used estimates of commodity prices over the next 10 years. CBO…
What To Know About Payday and Car Title Loans
Payday loans are small short-term loans. They typically are for less than $500, and usually have to be repay within two to four weeks. Also known as payday loans they're legally permitted in all states.
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How to Disarm Manipulation and Gaslighting, Personally and Politically
We all know domestic violence is common in Iowa and elsewhere, but the statistics are sobering, with one in four women having experienced it in her lifetime. Some 1.3 million women are victims of such…
UK and Vietnam to boost agricultural trade | Article
The UK and Vietnam held their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) talks in three years last week (May 25) in London with the aim of increasing cooperation in several sectors, including agriculture.
The UK…
The holiday season is coming early with days off for many
This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the working week.Or maybe not. It is often said that Christmas…
Guy Hewitt | Time for Change in the Commonwealth | On point
Given the significant drop in resources and the questioning of the relevance of the Commonwealth Secretariat, a cloud of uncertainty covers the twice postponed Commonwealth of Nations Summit to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, the…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’: Tom Cruise star earns $19.3 million at domestic box office
Predictably, Tom Cruise's star drama "Top Gun: Maverick" stormed the box office with the same speed as the first part. The sequel to the 1986 hit movie "Top Gun" was released this week in different parts of the world and…
Weekly economic and financial commentary: signs of a slowdown are beginning to appear
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United States: signs of a slowdown are beginning to appear
April brought a sharp 16.6% drop in new home sales and a 3.9% decline in pending home sales, with the latest signs that the housing market is cooling amid sharp rise in…
McConalogue rules out temporary changes to GLAS
Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue has ruled out temporary changes to the Green Low Carbon (GLAS) agri-environment scheme as a way to close any forage shortfall this year.
Independent TD Michael McNamara has called…
ASEAN must act more boldly on economic integration
May 27, 2022 JAKARTA - A little over a year ago, ASEAN released its mid-term review of the 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Master Plan. The review indicated that 54.1% of the elements of the…
Farmers seek to raise farmgate prices amid soaring costs | The new times
The minimum price at which unprocessed rice must be purchased from farmers has fallen, which has negatively affected the income farmers derive from their produce.
The price of one kilogram of unprocessed short grain rice…
BIR Convention: EuRIC official warns of political iceberg
The Ferrous Division of the Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling has released the 13th edition of its “World Steel Recycling in Figures”, which contains global steel and scrap trade figures for the years 2017 to 2021.…
Chinese Ministry of Commerce responds to US-initiated IPEF
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Bird flu discovered in Bayfield County flock; 14 counties have now reported cases in domestic and…
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To remember from Sunday, May 22
On Sunday May 22, Russian forces continued to bombard eastern Ukraine, aiming to capture Severotnetsk in Lukansk, one of the two parts of Donbass. On the diplomatic level, France was considering the accession of Ukraine to the European…
Release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict stokes embers of Tamil sub-nationalism
By Arun Lakshman
Chennai, May 22 (IANS): The ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK are arguing over the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan, who was freed by the Supreme Court on May 18.
Immediately after…
Cuepacs will propose to the Prime Minister an increase in the minimum salary of civil servants
(Seated from fourth from left, front) Abdul Rahman, Omar and others pose for a group photo. – Photo by Peter Boon
SIBU (22 May): Congress of Civil and Public Service Employees Trade Union (Cuepacs) President Datuk Adnan Mat…
The AP Interview: US Trade Representative. sees opportunity in recovery | Business
BANGKOK — With the world's economies all suffering from more than two years of the coronavirus pandemic and…
Despite Western pressure, India will be able to hold firm in Tokyo
The third Quad summit on May 24 in Tokyo takes place in the shadow of the conflict in Ukraine. The US, EU and NATO are all consumed by this conflict to the exclusion of almost everything else.
The West is trying to create a global front…
Gehlot surprised by PM’s comments on opposition parties
Reacting strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that opposition parties are out of trouble, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday that it was the BJP that was indulging in polarization and creating tensions in…
The snake trade in Indonesia is not sustainable enough: but it could be
The wildlife trade is a multi-million dollar industry. While some animals are traded legally, in compliance with legislation aimed at protecting people, wildlife trafficking continues to thrive in many places, threatening valuable species…
Reviews | Biden could be about to blunder with China
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe goal of President Biden's five-day trip to South Korea and Japan is to show that the United States is committed to the region and standing up to China.But some US officials and business interests…
No, Britain is not breaking international law on the NI Protocol
The endless repetition of the claim that the UK's plan to repeal the Northern Ireland Protocol "breaches international law", as if the UK were some kind of rogue state, does not make it not true. Article 16 of the protocol specifies that,…
Stephen Hero speaks on behalf of New Brunswick’s working class
Stephen Hero doesn't quite delve into artifacts on his new EP gold collection, but these nostalgic bits are the next best thing. For lead single "40 Ft Limo," he sampled a ubiquitous vintage transit jingle throughout the fledgling rapper…
On the trail of the origins of Covid-19
While the Covid-19 virus (coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread and claim lives around the world, its origins remain unknown. Each scientific community advances its own theory, with some suggesting that the virus may have leaked…
Cox’s energy plan is lacking, says Robert Gehrke, but could be a starting point if Utah wants…
Utah has a unique opportunity to start responding to climate change, and that time has come. (Laura Seitz | Pool) Governor Spencer Cox speaks during the PBS Utah Monthly Governor's Press Conference at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt…
Cross-Border Energy Trade Addresses Current Account Imbalance in Bhutan
Bhutan is the only country in South Asia with an energy surplus exporting more than 80% of its hydroelectricity production to India.
For Bhutan, cross-border electricity trade was launched with the investment of the Indian government…
The Ministry of Commerce will hold inter-ministerial consultations on May 18
The Commerce Department has convened an inter-ministerial meeting on May 18 to hold consultations on issues likely to feature prominently at the next meeting of the World…
Constraints and consequences of formal tactics
If we take it at its word, the British government has two main objectives in its latest confrontation with the EU. The first is to make bigger changes to the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland than the EU is currently willing or…
Delano Franklyn | Michael Manley, Edward Seaga and $2,000 note | Remark
The government, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, recently made a deliberate political decision to print a $2,000 note bearing the images, side by side, of former prime ministers Michael Manley and Edward Seaga.
No matter…
Analysis: Boris Johnson picks a Brexit fight at a very risky time
Yet the UK government has spent much of this week discussing the possibility of overriding a key part of the Brexit deal that Johnson himself brokered and signed with the bloc in 2019. The issue in question is the Northern Ireland Protocol,…
Supply chain issues could cloud the future of some TVA solar additions
With growing commercial and political support for a greener economy, the solar industry now hoped to find its time and place in the sun.
As demand for solar installations increases, sourcing solar panels to capture the…
Brussels warns UK threats over Northern Ireland protocol could break peace
The EU's Brexit negotiator has urged the UK to engage with Brussels over Northern Ireland, warning that breaking their trade deal could damage peace and stability in the region .Maros Šefčovič, vice-president of the European…
Colquitt Counties Help South Georgia LEADS Address Regional Challenges
May 12 — MOULTRIE, Ga. — Over the past few months, South GeorgiaLEADS has brought together 14 alumni from its previous leadership classes for an experience called SGL 2.0 in which participants were tasked with creating action plans to…
NOTICE | What would Hamilton say about China? | Op-Ed
A few recent headlines have passed without much attention. The first story is that our national debt has…
No more trade restrictions on infant formula
.In recent months, a US infant formula producer has issued both voluntary and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required recalls. These recalls are rocking the US infant formula market, leaving parents facing higher prices and empty…
City Council to Present More Comments Tonight on Draft Comprehensive Plan Update – Spotlight…
DELMAR - City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the draft comprehensive plan update at its meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
City council opened a public comment period nearly a month ago to provide feedback on…
The United States wants to get back into the Asian trade game
The Biden administration wants to make the United States a major player in the Indo-Pacific economy again.Why is this important: President Trump's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a regional free trade agreement the…
InvestEdge adds former FINRA compliance officer to its team
Strengthening its industry-leading trade monitoring and account monitoring compliance platform
PHILADELPHIA CREAM, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestEdge, Inc., a leader in innovative wealth management and compliance solutions,…
The rupee drops 52 paise to an all-time low of 77.42 against the US dollar at the start of trading
The rupiah extended its losses and hit an all-time low of 77.42 against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the US currency in the overseas market and continued outflows of foreign funds.On the…
Government set to abandon protocol unless EU backs down
Boris Johnson's government is threatening to tear up the Northern Ireland protocol unless the EU agrees to abandon border controls soon, despite warnings the row could spark a 'horrific' trade war.The Independent understands that Foreign…
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict bolsters Biden’s business ambitions
"Over the last 40 or so years, you've seen a kind of shrinking economic values that we should be shaping markets to really focus on efficiency, to the exclusion of things like resilience, which we had previously a much more robust…
Saifuddin and Amirudin team up for PKR elections, emphasizing party unity over outcome | Malaysia
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (right) holding a press conference on the nomination for vice president in the 2022 PKR election at his official residence in Shah Alam on April 11, 2022. - Bernama pic
PETALING JAYA,…
OECS Develops Private Sector Trade Facilitation and Engagement Strategy
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, CMC – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it has launched the development of an integrated regional private sector trade facilitation and!-->…
Viray: Regionalism is bad – SUNSTAR
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India does not intend to join WTO government procurement agreement
NEW DELHI : India has 'no intention' of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) grouping of government procurement agreements, but is open to negotiating such agreements within the framework of agreements…
Dive Into Cleansing Conversations With NEW Lush Cosmetics Podcast
"Lush is non-prescriptive in its approach to beauty, and we understand that self-care and wellness means something different to everyone," said Julia Hamfelt, editor of Lush Cosmetics North America. “We believe in and champion the use of…
Scholz’s revival of the “common regional market” calls into question “the…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced his intention to relaunch the Berlin process and to push forward in particular the regional common market, a solid initiative agreed by all Western Balkan countries, alongside which Serbia, Albania…
Collaboration Key to Growth in Wood County | News
PERRYSBURG — Collaboration was the key word at the Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments roundtable on…
Hong Kong GDP falls more than expected as COVID curbs bite | Business and economy
The economy is contracting 4% in the January-March period from a year earlier, according to advance estimates.Hong Kong's economy contracted in the last quarter for the first time in more than a year as local restrictions aimed at curbing…
Mae Stevens, water policy expert, joins Banner Public Affairs to help lead expansion of bipartisan…
Stevens brings extensive public affairs and water infrastructure experience to the DC office
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banner Public Affairs today announced that water policy expert and former key member of Congress Mae…
If you had invested in gold on Akshaya Tritiya in the last 10 years…
What makes an auspicious occasion even better is that it brings a lot of gifts and investments, and the most common being the safe-haven asset i.e. gold or silver. Indian weddings, birthdays and religious holidays are…
#BTColumn – Guyana: The spat of local content
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY.
by Wilberne Persaud
A few weeks ago, an unfortunate misstep pushed Guyana's Local Content Policy (LCP) into the region's…
ASEAN news headlines at 9 p.m. Saturday (April 30, 2022)
Malaysia: *Covid-19 watch: 831,523 M'sia children fully vaccinated * Covid-19 surveillance: 2,579 new cases, according to the Ministry of Health *!-->…
A vision for the next five years in Hainan
According to the report released at the Congress, a “One Guide, Three Foundations, Four Beams and Eight Pillars” strategic framework should be fully implemented in Hainan.
"A Guide" refers to being guided by Chinese President Xi Jinping's…