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Markets consolidate in narrow range as Nifty drops 0.18% amid trade tensions
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
The markets closed marginally lower on Wednesday as the benchmark indices extended their consolidation phase for the fourth consecutive session, with the Nifty 50 declining 46.40 points or 0.18 per cent to settle at 25,476.10. The Sensex ended...
GRA Collects D13 Billion in Six Months, Minister Hails Digital Reform
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Haddy Touray The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has collected over D13 billion in revenue in just the first six months of 2025, surpassing the total revenue it collected for the whole of 2022. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and...
Why Ex-RBI chief Raghuram Rajan criticises 'wealth tax'? Challenges this big claim of economist Thomas Pikati, suggests...
DNA India
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July 9, 2025
Ex-RBI chief Raghuram Rajan, a respected economist and vocal critic, has now criticised the government levied wealth tax and the whole idea behind it. Calling it unnecessary, Rajan said that the wealth tax will not benefit anyone as, the rich find...
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Trump’s trade wars expose chink in global economic order
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
At the end of last week, US President Donald Trump shook the global economic firmament with yet another aftershock, this time claiming that he would be sending “letters” to about a dozen countries intimating the imposition of tariffs between 10 to...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Launches A New Chapter To Strengthen Government Innovation
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) New headquarters features interactive experiences and co-working spaces for Fund members The launch of the new space reflects the UAE's ongoing commitment to advancing innovation Dubai, UAE – 1 July 2025: The Mohammed...
‘Adire Is The Future’, Osun State Government Declares as UK Opens Doors to Nigerian Fashion Exports
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
The 2025 editions of Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria were officially unveiled at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence in Lagos, celebrating Adire as more than just fabric but a representation of identity, heritage, economic...
Volta Region set to host Trade and Investment Fair
Graphic
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July 9, 2025
The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transformation journey as it prepares to host the seventh Volta Trade and Investment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025. The fair is organised by the Association of Ghana...
Secretary of state approves urban extension delivering considerable benefits
Planning Resource
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July 9, 2025
Following the recovery of a non-determination appeal in Hampshire, the secretary of state agreed with one of his inspectors and granted permission for up to 1200 new homes, concluding that the proposal would provide considerable economic,...
VIDEO: Watch what the Energy Minister said about the July 13 power interruption
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed that the country will experience a temporary nationwide power interruption on Sunday, July 13, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance by gas suppliers ENI. The...
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: home affairs minister
Fresh News
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Hits: 152 SINGAPORE, Jul. 9 (Reuters): In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday. "There are more powers...
Zanzibar’s trade ambitions get a boost as Contiways and DHL launch new logistics hub
The Citizen
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Zanzibar. A new trade and logistics hub launched in Zanzibar is set to streamline the island’s access to international markets and bolster its small business sector. On June 5, 2025, Contiways Logistics TZ, in partnership with DHL Global...
Zanzibar produces 2.5 million fish fingerlings in blue economy boost
The Citizen
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Unguja. Zanzibar has produced 2.5 million fingerlings of fish and sea cucumbers to strengthen its blue economy and increase economic opportunities for local communities. According to the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, one million...
Sheikh Mohammed launches new AI-powered system in UAE to measure government performance
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
DUBAI : Announced on Wednesday via X (formerly Twitter), the AI-powered system aims to transform how the UAE government monitors its operations by using cutting-edge algorithms to forecast challenges, identify opportunities, and ensure constant...
1D1F programme cancelled, replaced with 24-Hour Economy – Minister
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, says the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) Programme, a flagship initiative of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, has been cancelled. "Mr. Speaker, I...
Doina Nistor: We aim to double Moldova’s GDP over the next 10 years through the Economic Growth Plan
MoldovaLive
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July 9, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Doina Nistor said the European Union’s €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan gives Moldova a significant opportunity to fast-track its economic development over the next few...
Prof Bokpin urges gov’t to use parliamentary majority for economic reforms
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
Economics and Finance lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin Professor Godfred Bokpin, an Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has called on the ruling...
Malaysian PM urges ASEAN unity to face weaponization of trade
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Weaponization of international trade must be met with unity among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping in order to weather disruptions and maintain a principled stand on free and open trade,...
The Government Approves 35 New Community Projects Through Diaspora Investment Program
MoldovaLive
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July 9, 2025
The Moldovan government approved the list of 35 local development projects that will receive funding under this year’s edition of the “Diaspora Acasa Reuseste (DAR) 1+3” program. Authorities increased the state contribution per selected project...
Lack of trust in Africa’s financial systems hurting economic growth – Prof. Bokpin
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin Professor Godfred Bokpin, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has raised concerns over Africa’s long-standing failure to build confidence in its financial systems. He claimed that many...
China-Ghana trade hits 11.8 bln USD as diplomatic ties mark 65 years
Xinhua News Agency
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ACCRA, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Tong Defa said Tuesday that bilateral trade between Ghana and China grew by 7.1 percent year-on-year to 11.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Speaking at the launch ceremony of activities marking...