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Germany must do more to reduce energy prices, say industry groups
Germany needs further measures to reduce energy prices in the long term, industry representatives said in response to the government cabinet’s agreement on new draft bills. The draft bills to reduce electricity grid fees in 2026 and lower...
Owner: Stiftung Mercator & the European Climate Foundation
Small businesses, shoppers hit as US ends tariff exemption
NEW YORK (AP) — Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump’s agenda to make the nation less dependent on foreign goods and reset global trade with tariffs. In Brief: Tariff...
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
US ends tariff exemptions on low-value parcels, e-commerce and small businesses face higher costs
WASHINGTON: The U.S. ended tariff exemptions for parcel imports on Friday without the logistical hiccups that dogged prior attempts, while consumers, e-commerce companies and small businesses using online marketplaces braced for cost increases and...
Owner: Nizamy Family
Content demand in Australia set to grow 5X by 2027
Marketers are feeling the pressure as consumers demand highly personalised experiences across a growing variety of formats, platforms and channels – from video content to in-store digital touchpoints. New research by Adobe found that over the past...
Owner: Stan Beer
What is changing for small businesses in Philadelphia?
Jennifer Rodríguez is the President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Provided Philadelphia’s small business community is entering a pivotal moment. A series of policy shifts—from tax changes to curfew legislation...
Owner: Jim O'Rourke
UK falls to sixth in global innovation rankings as rivals surge ahead
The UK was ranked fifth last year and fourth in 2024, with the latest slip raising fresh concerns about the country’s ability to remain competitive against fast-rising rivals. The annual Global Innovation Index measures nearly 140 economies on 80...
Owner: Richard Alvin
A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal for CT small businesses
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. NEW YORK (AP) — Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of...
Owner: The Connecticut News Project, Inc.
Rep. David Kustoff discusses support for small businesses and local outreach
Rep. David Kustoff, who represents Tennessee’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted his ongoing engagement with local business and industry leaders through a series of posts on social media.On August 25, 2025, Kustoff expressed...
Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
End of ‘de minimis’ exemptions to impact small businesses
The Blueprint Duty-free exemption for imports under $800 ends Aug. 29. Move impacts small businesses, online retailers, and shoppers. Over a dozen countries suspend shipments to the U.S. Boutique owners warn of rising costs and possible closures....
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
German business team explores strategic opportunities in Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The German Embassy in Qatar on Sunday hosted a reception to welcome a 20-member business delegation from Germany, representing the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV e.V.). The visit aimed to further strengthen the...
Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
Trump & U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling: The Compliance Reality for Existing Operators (Part 1 of 3)
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Introduction The U.S. cannabis industry stands at a crossroads. With the federal government weighing whether to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, operators, investors, and policymakers face unprecedented uncertainty. The...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
NPP Germany honours former MASLOC Boss
Previous article: Akwatia by-election: Voting process so far peaceful - Sammi Awuku Back to: Prev Next article: Constitution Review Committee submits draft report Next Daily Graphic Politics Sep - 02 - 2025 , 09:57 1 minute read The Germany branch...
Owner: Ghanian Government
Which apprenticeships in Germany are the highest paid?
For foreigners living in Germany and considering vocational training, it’s helpful to know which apprenticeships offer the highest pay during training as well as the best long-term career prospects. For young people just starting out their careers...
Owner: James Savage & Paul Rapacioli
OECD, Ambassador Sabbatucci at workshop on SME challenges
Ambassador Luca Sabbatucci, Italy's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Paris, spoke today at the workshop "Challenges Facing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the New Geopolitical Context," organized by INSME -...
Owner: Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata
Tamil Nadu inks MoUs worth over ₹3200 crore with German companies as part of CM visit
German company Knorr-Bremse AG signs an MoU with Tamil Nadu for an investment of Rs 2000 crore for a new manufacturing facility. Seen here are Knorr-Bremse CEO Marc Llistosella and other company officials with TN CM MK Stalin, TN Industries...
Owner: The Kasturi Family
MoU for Rs 3201 Cr inked with 3 German firms, Stalin holds talks with BMW for expansion in TN in Germany
On his first leg of the European tour to scout for investments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday presided over the signing of MoUs for Rs 3201 crore with three German corporates, besides holding talks with a high-level team of auto...
Owner: Rajender Parshad Gupta, Ravindra Kumar, Amit Gupta
Why LGBTQ+ Americans struggle to find asylum in Europe
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What’s the context? Rights rollback under Trump sees LGBTQ+ Americans seek refuge in Europe - but there are legal challenges to asylum. BRUSSELS - A rapid rollback of rights under President Donald Trump has prompted many LGBTQ+ Americans to seek...
Owner: Thomson Family
CM Stalin calls upon Tamil diaspora in Germany to start business in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressing the Tamil diaspora in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday (August 31, 2025) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Addressing the Tamil diaspora in Cologne, Germany, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday...
Owner: The Kasturi Family
Unlocking innovation with India’s procurement reforms
Procurement policies, often designed with transparency and cost-efficiency in mind, have long had unintended consequences for research and development. While preventing fraud, these frameworks frequently kill innovation, one process at a time, by...
Owner: The Kasturi Family
Heatwaves and Droughts: Europe Braces for €126 Billion Losses after Summer 2025
Extreme weather events that swept across Europe in the summer of 2025 are projected to cost the European Union €43 billion in macroeconomic losses in 2025 and up to €126 billion by 2029, according to a study released on 15 September by the...
Owner: Özgür Töre