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Azerbaijan Invites Turkish Businessmen To Enjoy Its Aghdam Industrial Park's Opportunities
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 14. Businessmen from the Igdir province of Türkiye have visited Azerbaijan's Aghdam Industrial Park, Trend reports via the Economic Zones Development Agency. The chairman of the board of the...

“Stop the lip service” – Bhamji calls on corporates to support Fijian farmers
Fiji’s approximate 20, 360 agriculture farmers need assistance from companies and corporates, said Sugar Cane Growers Fund chairman, Ahmed Bhamji. He made the comments in Labasa yesterday while speaking at the Annual Farmer’s Open Day. Mr Bhamji...

Hungary’s Strong Economy Eases EU Deficit Concerns
The relations between Hungary and the EU have been rocky, to put it mildly. However, the European capital recently had some good news for Hungary. On June 7th, the Budapest Business Journal reported: The European Commission will initiate the...
Bank of America Securities Keeps a Buy Rating on Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is one of the 8 Biggest EV Stocks to Watch in 2025. Rock Hoffman of Bank of America Securities stated in a published research report that he still had a buy recommendation on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), with...

Researcher Stresses Need for New Avenues Tuned with Global Geoeconomic Dynamics to Advance Economic Reform
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2025 (ENA)— Exploring new avenues tuning with global geo-economic dynamics is imperative to further advance Ethiopia’s economic reform by leveraging a better economic diplomacy, a senior researcher at the Institute of Foreign...

Rick Cotton on ‘the airport business, the bridges and tunnels, roads, commuter railroad business’
Infrastructure plays an important role in our everyday lives, state and local economies. City & State’s upcoming Rebuilding New York Summit will gather decision makers from private development and government to address current infrastructure...

Top economist warns of new recession indicator ‘no one’s pricing in’
American economist Steve Hanke has warned about what he believes could be a major recession signal that Wall Street is largely ignoring. Specifically, the Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University pointed to a sharp contraction in...
How Kiwis got tricked into being simps for corporations
Kiwis have become simpering slaves to corporations and it’s sickening! Look at how National, ACT and NZF ram through deregulation policy for their donors interests. Look at how the Agricultural Industry bought and paid for the environmental policy...

AfDB, GEXIM Bank explore joint financing to boost garment sector, support 24-Hour Economy vision
The Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has announced plans to deepen its cooperation with the African Development Bank (AfDB) following a high-level working visit by Dr Solomon Quaynor, AfDB’s Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure, and...

Singapore Banks Face Growing Job Vacancies Amid Corporate Spending Slowdown
Singapore’s banking landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, as hiring practices take a cautious turn in response to shifting economic realities. According to recruitment expert Ken Ong, managing director at Morgan McKinley’s...

Sokoto govt pledges stronger partnership with ICAN to drive economic growth
From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), describing the accounting body as a vital partner in promoting good...

PM urges 'free and fair trade' to US business figures
The event is often used to discuss solutions to major global issues like trade, security, economics and climate change, and in a year largely defined by trade tariffs, the topic is expected to take the spotlight.

OPINION | India’s FTAs: A journey of economic and strategic recalibration
The importance of free trade agreements (FTA) extends far beyond tariff reductions or market access. It represents a strategic alignment that balances the evolving geopolitical landscape with mutual economic ambitions. Yet, for all its...

Russia Enhancing its Economic and Investment ties in Africa
Without arguments, Russia plans to boost appreciable economic ties in Africa after holding two Russia-Africa summits and the Ministerial Conference in November 2024. Prior to these powerful gatherings, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an...
Welcome to the 'eggshell economy': America’s workforce in survival mode
Amid ongoing economic volatility and cultural sensitivity, a new report from Draper-based BambooHR reveals a paradox in the American workplace: While 84 percent of full-time employees say they’re satisfied with their jobs, many are operating in...

4 Blue-Chip High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Jump Higher When Interest Rates Are Cut
Investing Riddy / iStock via Getty Images Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains,...
Secret Police DSS 'Abducts' Businesswoman, Shikirat Salami In Lagos As Son Laments, Demands Release
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have invaded the residence of a Lagos-based businesswoman, Alhaja Shikirat Salami, whisking her away in a manner similar to an abduction. In an account on Saturday obtained by SaharaReporters,...

How Tinubu rescued Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Governor
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration rescued Nigeria from the edge of economic collapse and restored public finance to solvency. Speaking on Wednesday at The Platform Nigeria in Lagos, an event...

Peace Deal Between Congo and Rwanda Could Unlock Major Economic Opportunities
A new peace initiative between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, facilitated by Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé and supported by the United States, could usher in a wave of economic growth in central Africa. Under the U.S.-brokered...

SOCU forfeited $10M from businessman involved in ‘kickback’ for sale of land
On Wednesday, High Court Judge Justice Peter Hugh ordered the forfeiture of $10 million from businessman Naitram Outar for his involvement in fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The court directed the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) to...