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Analysis of Foreign Investments – Who Trusts The BiH Market The Most
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to data from the Central Bank of BiH (CBBiH), the total inflow amounted to 1.76 billion BAM, representing a...

IPO Rush Ahead: Urban Company And 8 Other New Issues, Multiple Listings To Keep Market Buzzing — Details
The SME space will be crowded with seven IPOs opening for subscription. (Disclaimer: This image was generated using AI and has been verified by the newsroom for accuracy and context.) The IPO momentum in the Indian primary market shows no signs of...

‘Come closer, Chris,’ says the $300,000 companionship robot
Aria did not dazzle. In fact, she wouldn’t respond at all until a Realbotix rep held a lapel mic near my lips. Then there was a one to two second lag before she delivered rote answers as she looked off to her right and moved like a mannequin (and...

Businessmen face serious penalties after drone footage exposes illegal scheme: 'Should have known better'
"Both men were negligent." by Katie DupereSeptember 7, 2025 Two U.K. business owners thought they'd cut corners when disposing of commercial waste. Now, they're cutting big checks as punishment. The business owners — one a landscaper, one a roofer...

Three small companies with big potential
The Global Smaller Companies Trust seeks to offer investors exposure to small businesses both in the developed markets and faster-growing emerging markets. The trust takes a long-term, conservative approach to investing in good-quality, growing...

TR, MBCC join forces to expand business participation in trust sector
TR, MBCC join forces to expand business participation in trust sector The Trust Regulator (TR) and Malaysian Business Chamber in Cambodia (MBCC) Wednesday signed an MoU to raise awareness and participation in the trust sector, engaging...

How Financial Literacy Fuels Business Growth And Builds Wealth
How Financial Literacy Fuels Business Growth And Builds Wealth getty There’s a telling statistic that QuickBooks reported on, and it’s that 74 percent of women small business owners report that financial literacy is their biggest barrier to...

Grand promises, limited progress: Merz's economic push falters
Propelled by a 500-billion-euro ($585.8 billion) spending surge and several reforms in hand, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took over the top post in May by promising to deliver on a pledge that his predecessors failed to keep: reviving growth...

New campaign launched to promote Gloucestershire as prime investment location
The campaign, led by Invest in Gloucestershire, an initiative by Gloucestershire County Council, aims to attract UK and foreign-owned companies to the region. The drive includes a refreshed digital presence, a revamped website, and an updated...

Trump's Economic Intervention
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Myanmar mulls direct yuan investment to attract Chinese businesses
Myanmar is considering allowing direct investment in the country using the Chinese yuan to make it easier for Chinese companies to operate, Acting President and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said. A...

China investigates former stock market regulator Yi Huiman for disciplinary breaches
Yi Huiman, the former regulator of China's equities market, is being investigated for disciplinary breaches, as the country's long-standing anti-graft campaign extends into all corners of the financial industry, from banking to the stock market....

Idacorp: Powering Idaho's Unprecedented Economic Expansion
IDACORP offers low beta, strong long-term growth, and a 3% dividend yield, making it a standout in the energy sector. Idaho's economic and population growth, plus IDACORP's monopoly position and $4B capex plan, drive future earnings potential....

Over 120 countries, regions to participate in 25th international investment and trade fair in East China
The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) will be held in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province, from September 8 to 11. Photo: VCG The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) will be held in Xiamen, East...

Jamaica Stock Exchange reports widespread late filings among listed companies
A new JSE regulatory report reveals a systemic compliance crisis, with nearly half of all listed companies failing to file annual reports on time, eroding market integrity and disadvantaging average investors.. A stark internal report from the...

IIF opens nominations for 2025 Annual Awards for impact investing
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), Nigeria’s leading platform for advancing impact investing, has announced the call for nominations for its 2025 Annual Awards for Impact Investing. Now in its seventh year, the Awards celebrate outstanding...

Global economic outlook remains resilient against trade turbulence
Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of the year, the global outlook pointed to steady economic growth, against a backdrop of cautious optimism. Tailwinds included the policy rate cutting cycles by major central banks, resilient growth of the US economy,...

Post-Truth Society and Economic Development: When Feelings Outrun Facts
We live in strange times. Never before have we had so much access to information, yet never has truth felt so slippery. In today’s post-truth society, emotions, personal beliefs, and viral narratives often shape public opinion more strongly than...

Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors, inflation to drive markets this week: Analysts
Sentiment in the stock market this week will be guided by global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and inflation data, according to analysts. Markets ended last week on a firm note, with the benchmarks surging more than one per cent,...

The Paradox of Prosperity: Holidays as a Double-Edged Economic Sword
As Ethiopia celebrates its rich cultural heritage through a vibrant calendar of holidays—most notably the Ethiopian New Year—the festivitie have become an undeniable force in energizing the country’s economy. Yet, beneath the surface of this...