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Business : Diversification Ensures Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient
Bernama
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July 2, 2025
By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the...
As If! L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Just Unveiled a ‘Clueless’ Suite
Robb Report
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July 10, 2025
Children of the ‘90s, rejoice: L’Ermitage Beverly Hills has unveiled a Clueless-themed suite in honor of the film’s upcoming 30th anniversary. The historic all-suite hotel teamed up with Paramount Pictures, Clueless costume designer Mona May, and...
Switzerland greenlights India-EFTA mega trade pact; sets stage for October rollout
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
New Delhi, Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...
Swiss ratification clears way for India‑EFTA mega trade pact in October
Orissa Post
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July 11, 2025
New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...
Why Vienna Works for Events
Smart Meetings
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July 10, 2025
Anita Paic Vienna had been on my wish list for years, and it absolutely delivered. From its elegant venues and vibrant food scene to the warm, thoughtful service around every corner, the city offers a blend of charm and sophistication that’s hard...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Italy scraps passenger ID checks for Schengen flights
The Local Italy
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July 11, 2025
Airline passengers flying from Italy to another Schengen country will no longer need to show their passports or ID cards at the boarding gate, Italian civil aviation authority ENAC announced. Under the new rules, passengers travelling across...
Tanzania revives forgotten crops in agroecology push
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is among four countries set to benefit from the second phase of a groundbreaking agroecology programme aimed at transforming food systems by reviving traditional, climate-resilient crops. The initiative, titled the...
The ultimate 'toe-warmer' cruise you need to do in Europe
Nine
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July 11, 2025
If you've been contemplating heading to Europe and sampling a river cruise, may I offer a suggestion? The Danube is the ultimate toe warmer. This river flows through 10 countries that are filled with culture, history, and the yummiest food....
Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services
Computer Weekly
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July 9, 2025
In-vehicle connectivity is becoming a standard for even the most classic of automotive marques, and few come more classic than the Mini, whose drivers can now activate the personal embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) of their car with...
How will the Europe-Mercosur deal impact food?
Food Navigator
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A European deal with Mercosur – a bloc which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – was finally signed this month. However, while the deal may have been European, it was not in fact with the EU. The deal was actually done between...
Where is marijuana legal in Europe?
Forbes Australia
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July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025 A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. Where is marijuana legal in Europe? Illustration by Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos by rustamank/Getty Images;...
Actithera Raises $75.5M in Oversubscribed Series A Financing to Redefine Precision Radioligand Therapy
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Series A co-led by founding investor M Ventures and new lead investors Hadean Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, and 4BIO Capital with syndicate including Bioqube Ventures, Surveyor Capital and others Led by founder and drug discovery expert Dr....
These Countries Have No Minimum Wage: How Do They Avoid Worker-Employer Conflicts?
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Several countries apply minimum wage standards to protect workers. With these standards, the countries hope that no worker is paid below the minimum wage. In Indonesia, for example, this system is known as Regional Minimum Wage...
RB Leipzig enlist TGI Sport to roll out virtual advertising
Sportcal
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July 7, 2025
German top-tier soccer club RB Leipzig will introduce virtual perimeter advertising from the upcoming 2025-26 season and has awarded a contract to the TGI Sport firm to roll out the technology. The offering will allow advertising messages shown...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
Lucid Shatters World Record With 749-Mile Drive On A Single Charge
Jalopnik
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July 8, 2025
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles has long been hindered by a two-headed dragon: the lack of public charging infrastructure and the typical driver's range anxiety. These obstacles push automakers to find ways to improve range and show...
Blending ballet, drama, and the orchestra in a twin bill
Business World
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July 8, 2025
BALLET meets drama meets orchestral music as Ballet Philippines (BP), Repertory Philippines (REP), and the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) collaborate for a kid-friendly season opener: Peter and the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. It will be the...
Actithera closes $75.5m Series A to advance radioligand therapy platform
PharmaTimes
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July 9, 2025
Funding to support lead candidate targeting FAP and pipeline expansion Actithera has secured $75.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A round to support the clinical development of its lead radioligand therapy targeting fibroblast activation...
From Emissions to Opportunities: A policy framework for Ghana’s carbon market transition by CERPA
Business and Financial Times
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July 8, 2025
Introduction Climate change refers to the long-term shift in weather patterns, occurring in increasingly unusual ways and primarily driven by human activities such as pollution and deforestation (IPCC, 2007). These activities release greenhouse...