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  US, South Korea advance trade talks, addressing details of $350B investment in American economy
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) -- The United States and South Korea advanced trade talks on Wednesday, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy, after negotiations and ceremonies that included the presentation...
Australia’s top young entrepreneurs revealed
They had an idea and they risked it all – life savings, high-paying careers – to chase their dreams and build an empire. These are the aspirational stories of the business leaders unveiled in News Corp Australia’s Top 250 Young Entrepreneurs list,...
Empire builders: Qld’s 50 most dynamic young entrepreneurs
Empire builders: Qld’s 50 most dynamic young entrepreneurs In the sun-drenched state of Queensland, a spirit of innovation thrives. Young entrepreneurs are chasing their dreams, risking it all and becoming hugely successful business moguls. See...
 
    
  Nonprofit prepares for Holiday Open House event to support small business
The Benton Partnership, a local nonprofit that aims to encourage participation in revitalizing downtown Benton, has announced the date for the 2025 Holiday Open House program. The event will be combined with Black Friday and Small Business...
Empire builders: Victoria’s 50 most dynamic young entrepreneurs
Empire builders: Victoria’s 50 most dynamic young entrepreneurs Young entrepreneurs are fuelling a start-up surge in Victoria, where the innovation economy has soared to a valuation of $132bn – 26 times higher than in 2016. See the list of...
 
    
  Anne Aliker to head Standard Bank Group’s Africa Regions Investment Banking
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Her appointment, officials said,...
 
    
  Universal, AI music startup Udio struck first licensing deal
The Universal logo is displayed on a screen during a Universal Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 27, 2022. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) Paris: A deal struck between Universal...
 
    
  Reliance and Google Partner to Accelerate India's AI Revolution across Consumers and Enterprises
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, and Google today announced an expansive strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India - empowering consumers, enterprises,...
 
    
  Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Milestone: What It Means for Tech and Enterprise
Nvidia is the first in history to reach the milestone of crossing the 5 trillion market capitalisation, which speaks prominently of how artificial intelligence is transforming markets around the world. The milestone positions the chipmaker...
 
    
  Startup xMEMS gets $21M to bring advanced thermal management to AI-powered gadgets
A startup called xMEMS Labs Inc. says it will enable a new generation of smaller, better performing artificial intelligence-powered consumer devices after raising $21 million in a late-stage round to commercialize its novel fan-on-chip thermal...
 
    
  Fox Sports strengthens Tom Brady ties with Shadow Lion investment
Shadow Lion to co-produce flag football event broadcast Fox will air next year Brady has ten-year broadcast deal with Fox worth US$375m Fox Sports is investing in Shadow Lion, the content and marketing studio co-founded by Tom Brady, deepening its...
'Bond King' Jeff Gundlach slashed his investment in gold after its vicious sell-off, and says you should too
The "Bond King" isn't as much of a gold bug as he used to be. Jeffrey Gundlach, the famed fixed-income investor and CEO of DoubleLine Capital, said he was cutting his holdings of gold in his portfolio — and urged investors to do a similar...
 
    
  Integrating into multinational supply chains considered ASEAN’s big investment opening
MULTINATIONAL GROUPS seeking to diversify their supply chains are considered the main opportunity for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies seeking to attract investment, the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said. “What’s...
 
    
  Daily Dividends: Why Whole-Being Care Is Your Best Investment
When you invest in your body and your mind—a whole-being investment—you don’t just build longevity; you gain a daily return in energy, clarity, and vitality. getty Many people today anxiously check their financial portfolios, watching for returns...
 
    
  Government Must Help Council Finance Chiefs Manage Urban Investment Risks To Secure Growth, Localis Report Advises
(MENAFN- Pressat) Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Thursday 30th October 2025 Government must help council finance chiefs manage urban investment risks to secure growth, Localis report advises Council finance directors need greater...
 
    
  Loaded gun and ax found inside Enterprise rental car under investigation
A loaded stolen gun and an ax were found in an Enterprise rental car, prompting an internal investigation and a police probe into how the weapons were left inside. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother says she made a terrifying discovery inside her...
 
    
  Developed nations focus on entrepreneurship and STEM: Capt. Chowta
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta speaks at the valedictory of the five-day National-level Workshop on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship and STEM on Tuesday, October 28, at Moodbidri. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT...
 
    
  Foreign Currency Deposits In S. Korea Fall In Sept. On Overseas Investment: BOK
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Oct 29 (IANS) Foreign currency deposits in South Korea declined in September on increased overseas investments by pension funds and corporate payments for trade settlements, central bank data showed on Wednesday.Outstanding...
 
    
  Entrepreneur A. Tovi Chophi to Lead PHDCCI NE Region
NEW DELHI- The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has appointed Mr. A. Tovi Chophi as the Chair of its North East Region, marking a major step in the Chamber’s effort to expand its outreach and impact in the region. A dynamic...
 
    
  MacMartin’s growth story shows how leadership training accelerates small business success
MacMartin is a branding and marketing agency founded by sisters Claire MacDonald and Anna Hutton in Derby. The two sisters merged their expertise in behavioural science and creative marketing to serve clients with fresh, personality-led branding....