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International business briefs: Diageo to replace Crew with turnaround CEO
Singapore — The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday stepped up criticism of the EU’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low. “The idea...

Exclusive: 1 in 5 firms shift addresses ahead of Companies House reforms
Wednesday 16 July 2025 3:53 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email A brass nameplate outside a company’s office in central London. Photographer: Betty Laura...
Red tape, funding shortfalls and lack of data still constrain small business growth
Red tape, limited funding access, and inadequate data systems remain key challenges facing South Africa’s small business sector. Addressing the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Small Business...

Continue engaging BRICS countries, say business groups
US President Donald Trump had threatened countries cozying up to the BRICS alliance with an extra 10% tariff. (AP pic) PETALING JAYA: Several business groups have backed Putrajaya’s decision to strengthen ties with BRICS nations, despite US...

Business : Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift...

Business Update - Suprajit Controls Division
Further to the Business Update dated 28th May 2025, Suprajit announces the following restructuring measures at SCD: Mexico Operations Consolidation: All operations at Mexico plant, will be relocated. While most manufacturing will shift to...
Reader Opinion: Take care of business back home
Representative Stauber signed onto a letter scolding Canada for wildfire smoke crossing the border into the U.S., ruining our picnics and play in the Upper Midwest. This is like complaining about the annoying echo from your neighbors house...

MTN Group appoints new chief enterprise officer
David Behr MTN Group has appointed David Behr as its group chief enterprise business officer with immediate effect. Behr will lead the JSE-listed telecommunications group’s integrated enterprise business unit following the recent consolidation of...
Business : Bursa Malaysia Issues UMA Query To Tan Chong Motor After Sharp Rise In Share Price
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued an unusual market activity (UMA) query to Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd following a sharp rise in the price and volume of its shares. At the close today, Tan Chong's share...

GNTC Adult Education Graduate Growing Business In LaFayette
Sherry Gilreath completed her High School Equivalency and studied phlebotomy at GNTC. She now owns Sherr Bear Bargain Binz in LaFayette. A LaFayette business owner plans to provide employment experience to Georgia Northwestern Technical College...

The Mistake Most Companies Make When Offering Abortion Care Benefits
While companies are increasingly offering employee health coverage for abortion care and travel, ... More most are failing to adequately safeguard the private reproductive health data from their employees' benefits use.getty Companies have taken...

Free business support set to help Arun businesses level up
Arun District Council is offering to help business owners ‘reach their full potential’ with a suite of free consultation services. The support will be provided by Bognor Regis-based consultancy “Survival 2 Significance”, which will deliver one to...

Free one-to-one business support now available across Arun
Arun District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Bognor Regis-based consultancy “Survival 2 Significance,” to provide dedicated business support for small businesses looking to improve performance and reach their full potential....

Worthing-based homecare business earns double finalist recognition at British Franchise Awards
Worthing-based Caremark, one of the leading UK home care franchises, is delighted to announce that due to its sustained success and commitment to operational excellence, it has been shortlisted as a finalist in two major categories at the 2025 BFA...

Business News | On AI Appreciation Day, Tech Leaders Call for Inclusive, Human-centric Innovation
New Delhi [India] July 16 (ANI): As India observes AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders from across the technology, startup, and enterprise landscape highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping the country's digital...

Business News | Subhankar Sen Takes Over as Director (Marketing) At Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India's leading integrated energy companies, has announced that Shri Subhankar Sen has taken over as Director...

BIG PICTURE: Spa owner opts for early retirement, transitions business to former employees
A Focused Touch Day Spa has opened a new chapter as its founder, Amy Hughes, takes an early retirement. She's leasing out space to her former employees, who now run their own independent businesses.Shelley Swift | Daily Reporter By Shelley Swift |...

Business | Jul 16, 2025 | 6 min read Retail demat accounts jump to 19.4 cr in India
News Business #Mumbai The Indian market is witnessing remarkable participation from retail investors, with a surge in demat accounts to 19.4 crore in 2025 from 3.6 crore in 2019, a senior Sebi official said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, domestic...

Business | Jul 16, 2025 | 6 min read Exports remain flat in June at $35bn
News Business #New Delhi India’s exports remained flat at USD 35.14 billion in June due to global economic uncertainties, while trade deficit narrowed to a four-month low of USD 18.78 billion during the month, the government data showed on...
WCO supports COMESA Business Council with Rules of Origin competency development
Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin (RoO) Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the European Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) support to the African...