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…
WTO blames EU for weakness in safeguard tariff investigation
By Alex Lawson (April 29, 2022, 4:12 p.m. EDT) – A World Trade Organization panel rattled European Union steel safeguard tariffs in a ruling released Friday, siding with the claims by the Turkish government that the trading bloc has…
Johnson’s plan to cut food tariffs would make little difference on grocery bills, analysis…
A government plan to cut tariffs on food imports will do next to nothing to help households cope with a cost-of-living squeeze that threatens to push more than a million people into poverty, new analysis shows .Ministers hope the move -…
Naga CM Rio rounds up 21 more MPs, prepares to take on ‘mighty BJP’
Residence " PREVIEW " Naga CM Rio rounds up 21 more MPs, prepares to take on 'mighty BJP'
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New Delhi, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The biggest takeaway is a homecoming. Regionalism is the new flavor of North East politics.…
Why are essential items in rural areas still expensive?
Tiong (second from right) listens to a resident of the longhouse complain about the high price of essential items.
BINTULU (April 29): Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has taken the Ministry of Domestic Trade and…
German Scholz visits ally Japan, not China, on first trip to Asia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a speech during the Germany-Japan business dialogue in Tokyo, Japan, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Issei KatoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterTOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Germany is…
What does Jamaican politician Kamina Johnson Smith’s candidacy for Commonwealth Secretary…
L/R: Photo by outgoing Commonwealth Secretary General, Patricia Scotland, by UNCTAD on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; and photo of the Jamaican candidate for the post, Kamina Johnson Smith, by the G20 Argentina on Flickr, DC BY 2.0.
On April 21, at…
CORRECT and REPLACE emerging cold Latin America acquires Frigometro
Sao Paulo, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The fourth paragraph should read: With the addition of Frigometro, Emergent LatAm now operates 13 cold storage facilities, with three more facilities currently under construction, in a total of…
UK in talks with Nigeria to boost £3.2bn trade partnership – TechEconomy.ng
The UK and Nigeria held trade and investment talks today at the Economic and Development Forum (EDF) in London, to promote trade as a force for good and strengthen a partnership worth over £3 billion.
At the Forum, the two…
Russia ‘underestimates’ Kyiv, Ukrainian MP tells Republic TV
As tensions continue in war-torn Ukraine, Ukrainian MP Vadym Halaichuk said on Tuesday that the situation in the country remained "dangerous". Speaking to the Republic TV team live from Ukraine, MP…
RCEP and ASEAN: old and new
Author: Jayant Menon, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak InstituteTo understand the interrelationship between ASEAN and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), it is useful to separate the newer and less developed members - Cambodia, Laos,…
Q1 LNG WRAP: Increased market volatility and high prices dampen spot trading in Asia
Spot trading activity in the Asia-Pacific LNG market slowed sharply in the January-March quarter, as global events such as the Russian-Ukrainian war, the earthquake in Japan and the shortage of gas pipeline in Europe have caused…
The European Union will conclude a trade agreement with India to reduce its ties with Russia
The European Union (EU) plans to restart trade talks with India in a bid to give the South Asian nation a viable alternative to diversify away from Russia, according to a…
Trade agreements with India to the rescue of political careers
In many capitals around the world, leaders are adopting a new formula for re-election: phoning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (or, better yet, flying to India), bashing Ukraine, signing a trade deal (even a interim…
Interview with UP BJP leader: ‘Because of Narendra Modi, the focus is on nationalism, not…
Under the leadership of Swatantra Dev Singh, the BJP of Uttar Pradesh scripted an election victory last month. Singh, who also holds the Jal Shakti and flood control portfolio in the state cabinet, was appointed to the post in July 2019…
Here’s how many hours South Africans spend working each week
Statistics South Africa has released its latest report on labor market dynamics, detailing the time employees spend at work each week.
Data shows that the total number of hours worked in the country has steadily declined over the past five…
Brexit news: Britain ‘will rule the world’ if it removes trade barriers | United…
Northern Ireland 'illegal trade route' to UK, Wilson warnsFrom next year, all EU products destined for the UK market will have to be certified with a new regulatory customs mark in recognition of Britain's regulatory independence from the…
How Putin Advocated for the G7’s Clean Green Plan
This is the first of two pieces on the G7's vision for a clean green plan. Read the second episode here.
Imagine a policy that turns the screw on Russia, sends…
Starting in the Midwest, finding America on the roads east
As we stared at the juggernaut skeleton, we wondered how such a huge vegetarian found enough to eat.
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The effort to rejuvenate the economy praised
PETALING JAYA: Economists and financial experts see the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Affairs' decision to allocate RM10 million to the Malaysian Sales Program campaign as an effort to rejuvenate the national economy through…
Musk Secures $46.5 Billion in Funding for Twitter Takeover
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Russia's race to avoid a debt default has intensified as it struggles to find a way around sanctions.
The country moved closer to default after Wall Street banks halted interest payments on two-dollar bonds, forcing it to pay in…
What the Sri Lankan crisis means for Indian exporters
Sri Lanka's $51 billion default and its current economic crisis could present an opportunity for Indian tea and textile exporters. Yet it will not be easy for India to fill the gaps in global supply. Mint…
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Allocates RM300,000 to Promote Malaysia Sales Scheme…
People are seen wearing masks as they shop with Hari Raya Aidifitri at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on April 19, 2022. —…
CPPE urges FG to align fiscal policy with finance and appropriation laws – The Sun Nigeria
By Merit Ibe
While Appreciating the intent and objective of the 2022 fiscal policy approved for implementation from April 1, the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) recommended that policy measures be issued…
Opposition hand behind Delhi violence trying to smash Nadda society
BJP Chairman JP Nadda attacked the!-->…
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri: The Ministry of Internal Trade will investigate the “extreme” increase…
The Prime Minister said he had asked the Minister for Internal Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA), Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, to…
Political instability: reason for weak economic growth in Pakistan
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The past two years have proven to be a difficult time for countries and citizens around the world. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, Mongolia has come…
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Pakistan has been grappling with political and economic instability for decades, unable to chart a course for long-term progress and prosperity for the country and its people.
In the face of the current political turmoil, the current…
Watch now: Sullivan County mayoral candidates discuss animal shelters and regionalism at forum |…
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Chamber hosted the four Sullivan County mayoral candidates at a forum on…
India Pulses and Grains Association Appoints Bimal Kothari as President
Bombay (Maharashtra) , April 14 (ANI/Hunk Golden and Media): India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the apex body for the pulse trade and industry in India, today announced the appointment of Bimal Kothari as its new president with…
The new EU gas package – laying the groundwork for hydrogen networks and other hydrogen…
On December 15, 2021, the European Commission presented a proposal for a hydrogen and decarbonized gas package (Gas Wrap). The gas package will be the first comprehensive regulatory framework at EU level for hydrogen and other renewable…
Tourism leaders gear up for a super event | News
JONESBORO — The 2022 tourism system is underway in Arkansas, and the hospitality industry is poised for a…
Europe’s partnerships on the food crisis in Africa – European Council on Foreign Relations
Russia's war on Ukraine is strangling the world's supply of essential agrifood products. Taken together, the two countries account for 53% of the world's sunflower oil trade and 27% of its wheat trade. The growing threat to global food…
Hot Topics in International Trade – April 2022 – Critical Updates from the U.S. Trade…
Since taking office as United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting the rights of American workers and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade…
Russian oil embargo could be part of next EU sanctions package, ministers say
A European Union flag flies in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe Commission prepares the…
A high key rate to ruin trade and industry: the head of the ISC – Business & Finance
KARACHI: Stressing that interest rates in Pakistan are the highest in the region, Chairman of the Site Association of Industry (SAI), Karachi, Abdul Rashid urged the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr. Reza Baqir, to…
Ministry warns against tampering with scales
According to Mukah Chief of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP), Salihin Den, this is to protect oil palm growers and smallholders following the increase in oil palm prices. — Photo Bernama
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The European Union resumes its diplomatic presence in Kyiv. Italy will follow
Kramatorsk station seen after Friday's attack. (Fadel Senna/AFP)Military governor of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine says evacuation corridors for civilians are 'being adjusted' following Russian missile strike on train station from…
Chandigarh row lays bare misplaced priorities: The Tribune India
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Explained: Indonesia’s palm oil crisis and its implications for India
It is rare for a country that is the largest producer and exporter of a product to experience domestic shortages of the same product – to the point of forcing its government to introduce price controls and restrictions on shipments.
But…
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Ukraine-Russia War Breaking News: Live Updates
BRUSSELS — Western nations stepped up pressure on Russia on Thursday over its invasion of Ukraine, with the European Union endorsing a ban on Russian coal and the United States set to withdraw Russia's trade privileges and to ban its energy…
Arvind Kejriwal Fuels Center-State Divide With Baseless Revenue Claims
The Aam Aadmi party, which won an impressive victory in the recent Punjab assembly elections, supports separatist elements in Punjab and Kashmir. The party openly clashed with Khalistan separatist groups, which were revealed even by…
Study examines if there’s something ‘shady’ going on with seafood imports
Reducing tariffs on imported goods is meant to eliminate trade barriers, but that doesn't seem to be helping the seafood industry, which has experienced the same - if not more - import denials and border notifications, according to a study…
Who’s on BBC Question Time this week with Dan Hodges, when is it on TV and where will the show…
The ongoing energy crisis, rising National Insurance and the war in Ukraine are set to be discussed by panelists on the BBC One talk show this week.Who will host Question Time?Register to our newsletter What to watchThe newsletter mute the…
Zelenskiy says now is ‘crucial moment’ for Western leaders to impose new sanctions – as…
Ukrainian prosecutors say they are investigating 4,468 alleged Russian war crimes after the horror of recent atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha was exposed, sparking global revulsion and a series of crippling new sanctions…
BRI: infrastructure diplomacy summit | By Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan
BRI: infrastructure diplomacy summitChina's One Belt & One Road initiative has become a sign of economic recovery, strength, stability and of course sustainability in all member countries, although internal economic fault lines and the…
So far, seven complaints of abuse of subsidized gasoline, according to the Ministry of Internal…
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RCEP is expected to welcome more members in the coming years
HONG KONG: Signs are already emerging that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, could expand beyond the third of the world it already!-->…
Easing global trade boosts rice exports in Q1
The end of rice tariffs in the EU and improved global trading conditions have boosted the Kingdom's milled rice and paddy exports to 1,560,720 tonnes, valued at over $394.6 million , in the first three months of 2022.
The General…
PEZA Official Says More Investment to Enter PHL After May National Elections
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FURTHER INVESTMENTS are expected enter the country after the May elections as investors await the new the administration, according to the top…
Sarawak DAP: State Opposition Parties Must Join Forces to Tackle GPS in GE15 | Malaysia
Sarawak DAP President Chong Chieng Jen speaking to reporters in Kuching on March 10, 2019. - Photo by Sulok Tawie
KUCHING, April 3 - The DAP state committee will meet in Sibu on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of working with other…
U.S. government slams proposed data protection law as trade barrier to U.S. exports and services,…
Washington, April 3: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2022 National Trade Estimates Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report) on March 31, reviewing significant foreign barriers to U.S.…
Ukraine open for business
The deployment of an EU police mission or a UN peacekeeping force in Ukraine is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian state, said…
Sarawak’s Ministry of Internal Trade Talks to Suppliers to Solve Egg Shortage in Limbang |…
Hasbi (second from left) presents a forged check to Roslan Ismail, Chairman of KRT Kuala Berawan Limbang as Fakri (right) looks on. ― Borneo Post photo
LAWAS, April 2 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs here is in…
Republicans need a new plan to enact ‘America-first’ policies
America is fed up with the disastrous leftist policies of the Biden administration. We need to get back to America's policies first.
American voters are set to oust Biden's Democratic henchmen from the US House of Representatives…
Charles F. Gillette, Renowned Landscape Architect
PETERSBURG — Philanthropist Bill Nicholson, who resides in an art-filled High Street townhouse in the historic Old Town, is back. The man with an inexplicable fascination with Petersburg draws attention to his neighborhood in a wonderful…
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Congress has sent $14 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and now President Joe Biden has said the United States will accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.…
UK backs ambitious Africa Continental Free Trade initiative
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The UK is launching a program of up to £35m to support the negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCTFA is expected to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty, create…
Why oil prices are finally falling
Readers' Update: Whether you're new to the oil and gas industry or a veteran of the energy market, you'll regret not signing up for Global Energy Alert. Oilprice.com's premium newsletter provides everything from geopolitical…
Jalaluddin: FT ministry creates anti-poverty unit to help urban poor | Malaysia
The Deputy Minister of Federal Territories, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, hoped that all the planned and implemented efforts can help to solve the problems related to poverty in the Federal Territory of Labuan, especially the poor in…
Improve State/TU Export Readiness
NITI Aayog has launched the second edition of the Export Readiness Index (EPI). The IPS aims to examine the export performance and export readiness of states and union territories.The 2021 IPS includes 4 pillars, 11 sub-pillars and 60…
Briefs: BOSCH holds walk-in interviews, MACKEY named to Inc. list, Quarles hails end of bourbon…
BOSCH organizes walk-in interviews
The Robert BOSCH team organizes walk-in interviews every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert BOSCH factory in Florence.
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Every Tuesday and…
Future paths: Envisioning a better Arab future – World – Al-Ahram Weekly
Al-Mostaqbal: Envisioning a Better Arab Future is the title of a well-researched report launched on Sunday by the American University in Cairo.
The culmination of three years of workshops and conferences, this landmark report was designed…
Advocates for sexual abuse victims react to Deshaun Watson trade
CLEVELAND — In the days following Deshaun Watson's controversial trade with the Browns, there's been plenty of talk in the city of Cleveland and beyond. Many are outraged by the team's decision to acquire a quarterback facing sexual…
Gujarat tops for second consecutive time, Maharashtra 2nd
ENP 2021: Gujarat topped NITI Aayog's 2021 Export Readiness Index (EPI) for the second consecutive time, while Maharashtra was ranked second and Karnataka was ranked third. NITI Aayog released the 2021 PPE in partnership with the…
Ties with Europe are America’s geo-economic base – EURACTIV.com
US President Joe Biden visited Europe this week amid signs that the transatlantic economy is proving remarkably resilient to the disruptions generated by Putin's war on Ukraine, the pandemic, congested supply chains and…
Himachal govt bans flags glorifying Bhindranwale, SPGC says he was ‘Qaumi Yodha’
The government of Himachal Pradesh decided that flags featuring Bhindranwale's face would not be allowed in the state. The problem came to light when residents of the towns of Jawalamukhi (ji) and Mandi complained about vehicles from…
Biden administration to reinstate some tariff exclusions on Chinese imports
The Biden administration will allow certain products imported from China to once again circumvent tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced Wednesday.The commerce bureau said it…
Meritocracy is a must
There cannot be two opinions on the preference of meritocracy in public life and governance. The decadence of society is due to nepotism and patronage which, over time, fuel unrest, prejudice and incompetence. Thus, Prime Minister Imran…
Europe’s log and lumber trade will change drastically as timber harvests in central Europe…
STOCKHOLM, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point, according to the Foucs report from Wood Resources International LLC. Over the past four years, forests have suffered extensive damage…
History, collection and litigation – News – The Nation
The exact history of the conception of "customs" as a source of revenue is unknown, however, Adam Smith in his book "The Wealth of Nations" says that customs as common payment obligations had existed since ancient times. . It is believed…
The EU has banned Russian steel, but how will it get it now?
Russia is one of the largest steel exporters in the world. This week, the European Union dealt another blow to the Russian economy by banning imports…
The socio-cultural impact of the five UWI islands to match sister universities
By Shermain Bique-Charles
The fourth campus landed of the University of the West Indies (UWI) at Five Islands in Antigua is expected to have a socio-cultural impact similar to that of the other campuses in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad…
Can Nifty50 Hold Recent Highs? Discover market indices, technical signals, important levels to…
India's equity benchmarks - Sensex and Nifty50 - jumped on Thursday amid a broad-based rally after the Fed announced its first rate hike in more than three years, as expected, and expressed confidence that the most the world's largest…