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£200 million scheme for M54–M6 link road given green light from government

Express & Star · July 8, 2025

The new road is set to solve the problem of there being no direct motorway link from the M54 to the M6 north or M6 Toll, which leads to high volumes of both long-distance and local traffic use the local roads to travel this route. Now the M54-M6...

‘Best of Bukom’: Economy eyes slice of US$7bn global boxing boom

Business and Financial Times · July 8, 2025

On August 23rd, the legendary Bukom Boxing Arena will come alive with the roars of fans and crack of leather gloves as Bishop Boxing Promotions makes its highly anticipated debut. More than just a night of thrilling contests, ‘Best of Bukom’...

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders

Business Recorder · July 8, 2025

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade...

[Audio] Episode 376 -- DOJ's Unicat Settlement and the Future Look of Trade Enforcement Actions

JD Supra - California · July 7, 2025

What happens when a company inherits a sanctions violation through acquisition, and acts fast to fix it? Can a robust post-acquisition response really save a parent company from prosecution? In this episode, Michael Volkov unpacks the fascinating...

Kaladan Project and Sittwe Port to Transform Tripura’s Trade Connectivity: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Northeast Today · July 8, 2025

Agartala, July 08, 2025: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Sunday highlighted the strategic importance of the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP), stating that...

Congressman Tom Barrett discusses 'One Big Beautiful Bill' impact on U.S. economy

Capitol News - Michigan · July 7, 2025

Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/ Congressman Tom Barrett has recently...

High-spending tourists generate 1.74 tn baht for Thai economy: Krungthai COMPASS

The Nation Thailand · July 8, 2025

Thana Tunlayakitjawat, an analyst at Krungthai COMPASS, added that the main factor hindering Thailand’s tourism recovery is the continued absence of Chinese tourists, along with increased competition from neighbouring countries that are adopting...

China's visa-free policy pays dividends as overseas entries soar in 2025

Bangkok Post · July 8, 2025

PUBLISHED : 8 Jul 2025 at 11:49 China's expansion of visa-free entry to nationals from dozens of countries appears to have yielded substantial results, with tourists arriving in droves from overseas and providing a much-needed boost to the...

Russia, Ukraine trade drone strikes as Kyiv boosts production

The Rising Nepal ·

Ukraine, July 8: Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced deals with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to...

Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50 to global markets; Eight stocks to buy or sell on Tuesday — 8 July 2025

Mint · July 8, 2025

Stock Market today: The benchmark Nifty-50 index started a new week on a cautious note, ending flat at 25,461.30. The Bank Nifty at 56,949.20 also shed 0.15% points, while IT and Metals were among the main losers. The FMCG and Oil & Gas indexes,...

Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout

TechTrendsKE · July 8, 2025

Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three years. At the heart of this tidal wave of alerts is a deepening money laundering crackdown, as regulators and...

Trump vows to send more weapons to Ukraine in policy U-turn

Express & Star ·

President Donald Trump has said the US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv. The comments by Mr Trump appeared to be an abrupt change in posture after the Pentagon...

‘US Close To Making Trade Deal With India’: Trump As His Tariff Letters Reach 14 Nations

News18 · July 8, 2025

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 07:00 IST As Donald Trump's tariff letters reached 14 countries on Monday, he said that the US is close to making deal with India. US close to making deal with India, says Trump (Reuters File Image)As he dispatched...

China sees foreign tourists return as visa-free policy expands to 74 countries

Firstpost · July 8, 2025

Foreign tourists are slowly returning to China as the country relaxes its visa rules more than ever before. People from 74 countries can now visit China for up to 30 days without needing a visa — a big change from earlier restrictions, according...

Texas Enacts Sweeping Food Additive Labeling Law: Implications for the Industry and Interstate Commerce

National Law Review · July 7, 2025

On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 25 (“SB 25”), a sweeping new measure promised to redefine consumer transparency and public health accountability in the food and beverage sector. The law requires that...

US trade pause a factor in JLR sales fall

BBC ·

Jaguar Land Rover has said its sales have dropped by 15.1% over the three months to June, partly because of the threat of US tariffs. The Coventry-based car manufacturer, which also has sites in Solihull and at i54 near Wolverhampton, paused...

Nippon Steel CEO discusses evolving US trade policy

NHK ·

Nippon Steel completed its acquisition of US Steel last month, after a year-and-a-half of negotiations. Nippon Steel's Chairman and CEO Hashimoto Eiji has spoken to NHK about his insights into the new hands-on approach to business deals in...

US Reduces Tariff on Lao Imports to 40 Percent, Pressure on Trade Remains

The Laotian Times · July 8, 2025

The United States has lowered its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent to 40 percent, following President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff letters to 14 countries. While the reduction offers some relief, the pressure on Laos and...

Ex-Pro Bowl Steelers wide receiver rips team for Minkah Fitzpatrick trade: ‘They’re gonna miss him’

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · July 7, 2025

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress is not thrilled with the team trading Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Buress has been confused by the Steelers moves this offseason, but especially trading Fitzpatrick....

Government Increases Medical School Admissions by 30% to Tackle Shortage

Tunisie Numerique · July 7, 2025

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mondher Belhaj, has announced a significant 30% increase in the number of students admitted to medical schools, a decision made in coordination with the Ministry of Health. This measure...