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Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
Breadwinner’s Dilemma
Darkness has descended over the once-thriving streets of Yasnogorsk, a small town located just 50 kilometers north of Moscow. The war in Ukraine has …
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HKIC chief sees growing opportunities in cutting-edge tech across China and Hong Kong
Rising Tides of Innovation
Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), stood firmly at the forefront of the investment landscape as she unveiled a …
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How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars
China’s EV Price Wars Give Way to Tech Showdown
As I stepped out of the dimly lit exhibition hall in Shenzhen, the air was thick with the smell of ozone and electric …
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Stocks Keep Falling as Investor Lose Patience With the War in Iran
Global Markets in Free Fall as Iran War Looms Large
As the world holds its breath, waiting for the next move by the warring parties in Iran, global markets continue to plummet, …
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How the Iran War Is Costing the Economy Its Buffers
War’s Economic Shadow
Rumbling artillery and shattered windows are not the only casualties of the US-Israeli campaign in Iran. Behind the headlines, a more insidious battle …
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Paint-maker CAP Plc reports 51% jump in annual profit to record N5.7 billion
Riding the Tides of Africa’s Paint Industry: CAP Plc’s Record-Breaking Profit
As the morning sun rises over the sprawling metropolis of Lagos, casting a warm glow over …
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Resurgent Inflation Tests Faith in Fed’s Willingness to Tame It
Global Economic Tensions Rise as US Inflation Resurges
As oil prices surge to multi-year highs, the prospect of renewed global economic instability is casting a long shadow over …
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Versant, Owner of MS NOW, in Talks to Acquire Vox Media’s Podcast Division
A New Era for Audio Content: Versant’s Ambitious Expansion Plans
Amidst a rapidly shifting media landscape, Versant, the conglomerate behind the influential business news …
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Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers
Electric Storm Brewing in China
Panic at the petrol pumps has set off a chain reaction in China, sending shockwaves through the country’s automotive sector as consumers …
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Iran Keeps a Tight Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Pressuring Shipping and Energy Sectors
Strait of Hormuz: Tensions Rise as Iran Asserts Control
A flotilla of Iranian naval vessels, their flags fluttering in the wind, blockaded the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, the …