Investment down by nearly 4 percent in August

These figures on investment have not been adjusted for calendar effects. August 2025 had one working day less than August 2024. According to the CBS Investment Radar for September, conditions for investment in the Netherlands are less unfavourable...

Business News | Over Rs 50,000 Cr FDI Plans in Recent Months Reflect Global Confidence in Indian Economy: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the recent surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country reflects the growing attractiveness of the Indian economy to global investors. He highlighted that...

CORPORATE WINDOW: Fixing Pakistan’s food loss crises

The numbers are stark, and they carry a devastating weight on Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan loses an estimated 30–40 per cent of its food production each year, largely after harvest and during transport. According to multiple assessments, including...

Business News | Korean Business Leaders Meet Trump Amid Tariff Talks

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): South Korea's top conglomerate leaders joined U.S. President Donald Trump for a round of golf in Florida, in what observers view as an effort to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the two...

Economic Education Is a Workforce Key (Perry Wilson Commentary)

(Shutterstock) When Arkansas business and policy leaders talk about “workforce readiness,” the focus is often on technical skills, certifications or postsecondary attainment — all critically important. But equally vital and often overlooked are...

China's economy slows to 4.8% annual growth in July-September, hit by tariffs and slack demand

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July-September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand. The July-September data was the weakest pace of growth...

Business leaders ramp up pre-Budget lobby efforts amid tax fears

Monday 20 October 2025 5:00 am | Updated: Monday 20 October 2025 7:17 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Business chiefs have called for no tax hikes....

Business News | Top Business Leaders from Asia-Pacific to Attend 'APEC CEO Summit' in Gyeongju, South Korea

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Top business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region are set to gather in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, later this month for the APEC CEO Summit 2025, as per a report by Pulse, the...

Businesses targeted in early morning crime spree

Several Christchurch businesses have been targeted in a string of early morning break-ins across the city. Christchurch metro area response manager Inspector Paul Reeves said police were called about 5.50am on Monday by a person watching CCTV...

Business News | Hindustan Zinc Achieves Highest Ever 2Q Revenue and EBITDA; PAT Surges 19% QoQ

PRNewswire Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 20: India based Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world's largest integrated zinc producer, announced its financial results on 17th October 2025 for the second quarter and half...

Company pays visit to nonprofits

LOCAL VISIT — The Sycamore Youth Center and Aim Women’s Center in Steubenville were visited by officials from Cardinal Operating Co. The purpose of the visit was to see how the company’s community support is making a difference in the lives of...

Corporate India’s earnings downgrade cycle nearing end: Kotak’s Sanjeev Prasad

Edited excerpts: You’ve been concerned about earnings lagging valuations by a wide margin for some time. Where do you stand now? It’s just the start of the quarterly season, but so far the trends have been okay, I would say. We haven’t seen any...

Business : Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

By Karina Imran and Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more...

Business Insights China is soaking up oil imports, and the US and Russia are reasons why

There is a mystery at the heart of the global oil market. China has soaked up a torrent of oil imports this year, filling tanks and underground caverns. Without this, prices would be much lower. But why is Beijing snapping up oil it doesn’t...

Business News | 5 Reasons to Buy a Smart TV During the Diwali Sale with Bajaj Finserv EMI Network

PNN New Delhi [India], October 20: Diwali is the season of lights, celebrations, and home upgrades. What better way to enhance your festive celebrations than with a brand-new Smart TV? From family movie nights to streaming your favourite shows, a...

Investors await Paramount’s next bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Investors are widely expecting a fresh bid from Paramount Skydance for Warner Brothers Discovery, after WBD CEO David Zaslav and his board rejected an initial bid of roughly $20 per share. That offer was mostly cash but lacked a mechanism, known...

Business : Govt Fiscal Policy To Balance Economic Growth And People’s Needs, Says Treasury Sec-gen

By Anas Abu Hassan PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government's fiscal policy remains committed to supporting the country's development objectives while ensuring that the well-being of the people continues to be a top priority, Treasury...

Investment advice from top fund managers on Diwali: How to invest for a balanced portfolio

Markets—sweet or namkeen? Markets can be sweet or namkeen. Jalebi to people who love the twists they take, samosa for F&O gamblers who risk a burn, and a badam for those that can healthily consume just a little every day. Which asset class makes...

Company boss challenged to 'swap places' with penguins 'trapped in basement' of aquarium

Protesters calling for the release of penguins "trapped in a basement" demonstrated outside a London attraction on Sunday, with musician turned eco-campaigner Feargal Sharkey throwing down the gauntlet to the company boss. Between 250-300 animal...

China’s Economic Growth Slows to 4.8% in Q3 2025 - Weakest Pace in a Year

Economists say that while the target remains achievable, the loss of momentum could force Beijing to introduce further measures to stabilize growth. (AI Generated Image) China’s economy expanded 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025, marking its...