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Labor’s beef trade decision with USA needs independent review
Farmer News
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August 6, 2025
Livestock Labor’s beef trade decision with USA needs independent review Aug 06 2025 Updated 2 hours ago Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for an independent review, following Labor’s decision to allow US beef born and raised in...
UAE–Nigeria Relations as Model of Strategic Growth, Trade
This Day
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August 5, 2025
Nume Ekeghe writes on cross-border investment, bilateral economic cooperation, and Africa–Gulf strategic partnerships. The deepening relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria reflects a strategic convergence of economic interests,...
Cà Mau adopts bold measures to spur economic growth
Vietnam News Agency
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CÀ MAU – In an effort to achieve an economic growth rate of at least 8 per cent in 2025, as set out in a resolution of the Cà Mau Provincial Party Committee, local authorities are deploying a comprehensive array of solutions aimed at creating a...
Skills Minister: Investing in North East apprenticeships is investing in the region's future
Chronicle Live
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August 5, 2025
16:02, 05 Aug 2025 When I became Skills Minister, I knew I wanted to make a real difference to young people in communities right across the country. Having taught in schools and colleges myself, and worked on education policy, I understand just...
Up to 5 mln jobs in Indonesia could have been lost due to 32% US tariffs — minister
TASS
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August 5, 2025
TOKYO, August 5. /TASS/. Up to 5 mln people in Indonesia could have lost their jobs if the United States had imposed 32% import tariffs on Indonesian goods, according to Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs....
Lagos commits to building inclusive, grassroots economy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 6, 2025
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to building an inclusive and resilient economy by harnessing the power of cooperatives to foster shared prosperity across communities. This was emphasised by the state’s Commissioner for...
State President Lương Cường meets with Egyptian Prime Minister
Vietnam News Agency
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CAIRO State President Lương Cường met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the afternoon of August 5 (local time), within the framework of his State visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Expressing his pleasure to meet with President...
Vĩnh Long Province eyes economic growth of at least 8 per cent
Vietnam News Agency
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VĨNH LONG – Vĩnh Long Province targets economic growth of at least 8 per cent this year after an excellent first half. Speaking at a recent People’s Council session, chairman of its committee, Nguyễn Minh Dũng, said: “Thanks to the strong...
Sovereign countries must independently choose trade partners — Kremlin on India
TASS
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August 5, 2025
MOSCOW, August 5. /TASS/. Sovereign countries have the right to select their partners in trade and economic cooperation based on their own interests, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, commenting on the US’ threats regarding India....
How refugees strengthen the U.S. economy
International Rescue Committee
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Refugees and asylees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities. In this article: - Refugees work and pay taxes - How you can help - Donate...
The incompetence of those who say government is incompetent
Guyana Chronicle
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August 5, 2025
THERE are two perennial anti-government actors that are relentless in their anti-PPP and anti-government stances. I have covered the reason for that political insanity in dozens of columns, particularly from 2023, so that analysis need not be...
Amit Shah Completes 2,258 Days as Union Home Minister, Longest in History
Times Now
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August 6, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Photo : PTI From the abrogation of Article 370 to completely overhauling criminal laws and from setting a March 2026 deadline to...
Focusing on Georgia, Dominican Republic Aims to Seize Key Moment in Trade With U.S.
Global Atlanta - Georgia
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August 5, 2025
Amid the trade skirmishes of President Donald Trump‘s 2.0 term, one Caribbean economy has been noticeably absent from the headlines: the Dominican Republic. That suits the country of 11 million just fine. The largest economy in the Caribbean and...
Armenian Government Confirms Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Visit the U.S.; Trilateral Meeting with Trump and Aliyev Scheduled
MassisPost - California
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August 6, 2025
YEREVAN — Armenian Government has Confirmed that on August 7–8, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will visit the United States. While in Washington, Prime Minister Pashinyan will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President...
Mahama’s economy is only looking good on paper, not in pocke...
Modern Ghana
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The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has claimed that Ghanaians are not feeling the impact of the seemingly improved economy under President John Mahama. According to him, despite the economy...
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows to $60.2B in June Amid Import Drop
WebProNews
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services narrowed significantly in June 2025, shrinking to $60.2 billion from a revised $71.7 billion in May, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This...
Upgrading relationship to ‘strategic partnership,’ India, Philippines sign agreements on defence, trade and more
Tehelka
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August 5, 2025
Strengthening of New Delhi-Manila axis: India-India and Philippines to work on reviewing the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and pursue a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement; “India and the Philippines are friends by choice, and partners by...
Oasis revival is a reminder that – on fiscal policy – you don’t just roll with it
City A.M.
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August 6, 2025
Wednesday 06 August 2025 5:43 am | Updated: Tuesday 05 August 2025 12:53 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The 1990s were a turbulent time for...
Why shipping players should trade the market, not the turmoil, in the coming months
Splash 247
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August 6, 2025
Political and economic risk blindsided the market in the first six months of the year, we need to be smarter in H2, argues Thomas Zaidman, managing director of Sagitta Marine. Shipping has a herd mentality when it comes to the news; running...
UK Government unveils which vehicles are eligible for the Electric Car Grant
Innovation News Network
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August 5, 2025
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced the Electric Car Grant can be used to enjoy discounts off four Citroën models – the Citroën ë-C3, ë–C4, ë-C5 and the ë-Berlingo from today. The discount will be automatically applied in the purchase of...