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India-EFTA trade deal starts Oct 1 with $100 bn investment, Swiss goods to get cheaper
CNBC-TV18
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July 19, 2025
The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented from October 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The two sides signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement...
Huge changes to water companies set out this week will 'make bills fair'
The Mirror
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July 19, 2025
Water company bosses are bracing themselves ahead of a report that’s expected to demand sweeping changes to the industry this week. Ministers have told firms they must do more if they want to restore public trust - as complaints continue to rise...
Expo showcases southern Illinois businesses
KFVS - Missouri
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July 19, 2025
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - Hundreds of potential customers attended The Southern Illinois Made Expo at The Pavillion in Marion. Dozens of southern Illinois small businesses showcased their products and services. This year’s theme was “Christmas in...
Tom Cruise's ex drops bombshell news about business romance
The News International
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Tom Cruise's ex drops bombshell news about business romance Rebecca De Mornay looked back at her time with Tom Cruise and shared rare thoughts about their real-life romance that started long before he became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The...
Pakistan eyes constructive trade engagement with US: Aurangzeb
Business Recorder
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July 19, 2025
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed Pakistan’s intent to deepen trade and investment cooperation with the United States, terming the US as Pakistan’s largest trading partner. Speaking to media representatives following a...
Retailers’ ignorance fuels illicit cigarette trade: study
Dawn
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July 19, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The illicit cigarette trade in Pakistan has emerged as a serious economic and public health concern, driven by weak regulatory enforcement and a significant knowledge gap among retailers, according to a new study. The report, titled...
Trade Proposal sees Celtics acquire top Eastern Conference big man
Sporting News
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July 19, 2025
The Celtics have made numerous moves this off-season to clear up luxury tax space while attempting to remain somewhat competitive in a weaker Eastern Conference. However, with the departures of Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, they...
President Aliyev: Azerbaijan, China have major plans to expand trade
News.Az
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Azerbaijan and China have major plans to increase the volume of trade, President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum. “There is tremendous potential in this area. Container trains are already traveling from...
Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030
Sky News
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July 19, 2025
The environment secretary has pledged to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030. The target - which is compared to 2024 levels - is to be announced by Steve Reed on Sunday morning - when the Labour minister is also set to appear on...
Bulls Receive Critical Update on Potential Nikola Vucevic Trade
Heavy.com
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July 19, 2025
Getty Nikola Vučević #9 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Chicago Bulls’ decision to trade Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers not only cost them an opportunity to land Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State...
NHL Trade Drama: Was Bowen Byram’s contract extension just a strategic move for a future trade?
The Times of India
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Did the Sabres extend Bowen Byram just to trade him later? (Getty Images) The Buffalo Sabres may have secured defenseman Bowen Byram with a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension, but the move hasn’t silenced the buzz surrounding his long-term...
IMF warns trade tensions cloud outlook
Daily Star
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July 19, 2025
The International Monetary Fund warned on Friday that risks related to trade tensions continue to cloud the global economic outlook and uncertainty remains high despite some increased trade and improved financial conditions. IMF First Deputy...
Ukraine planning to sell stakes in major state-owned companies, Economy Minister says
Ukrinform
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The Ministry of Economy is working on legislative changes that will allow the privatization of stakes in large state-owned companies. This was stated by Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture Oleksii Sobolev in a comment to Ukrinform....
Astros could target young starting pitcher at trade deadline
Sporting News
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July 19, 2025
The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball so far this season. At 56-41, holding a four-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West, the Astros may need to get aggressive at the trade deadline....
“World’s biggest companies continue to choose Karnataka”: Priyank Kharge
The News Mill
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July 19, 2025
Karnataka Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge said on Saturday that 174 Fortune Global 500 firms have set up Global Capability Centres in India, with Bengaluru remaining their top choice “The world’s biggest companies continue to choose Karnataka,”...
Tech company boss quits after controversy over Coldplay concert video
Ham and High
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Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Astronomer, according to a statement posted on LinkedIn by the company on Saturday. “Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. “Our leaders are expected to...
Texas trade experts speak on impacts of President Trump’s EU tariff plans
KTRE - Texas
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July 19, 2025
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Two members of the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas spoke to East Texas Now’s Leo Quevedo about the possible impacts of EU tariffs announced by President Trump. Trump said last Saturday he will levy tariffs of 30%...
Dear Kiwis – your unblinkered hatred of Jacinda, Trans and Māori is enabling corporations and the mega wealthy
The Daily Blog
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July 19, 2025
Comrades. I appreciate Covid was difficult for many of us. Jacinda won the Covid War and lost the Covid Peace. By refusing to rebuild a new paradigm, Labour merely built back to the old inequality. That was frustrating. That was angering. Labour...
McDividends or McCapital growth? One company serves up both …
The Times
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How do you fancy having your standard of living cut in half when you are too old to do anything about it? That’s the dismal prospect facing many who are preparing for retirement with life savings that lack protection against the insidious effects...
American Company’s $11.1 Million Investment in Saudi Arabia Could Change Soccer Worldwide
Essentially Sports
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July 19, 2025
Remember when, back in June 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched that huge “Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project”? The goal was simple but ambitious: open up the sports sector, bring in private money especially...