GBTA: Business travel optimism rebounds

As companies worldwide continue to navigate their business travel strategies amid change and uncertainty, confidence among global industry professionals is rebounding. Forty-three percent of business travel professionals worldwide say they are...

Editorial: Use 2026 budget to comprehensively restructure economy

Amid signs of macroeconomic stability, government is being urged to use the 2026 budget to embark on a comprehensive restructuring of the economy. Professor Ebo Turkson, an economist, argues that as the state rolls out its 24-hour economy policy,...

J’khand min urges people not to politicise his passport block issue

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday described the cancellation of his London trip as “purely a legal matter” and urged people not to politicise the issue. The Calcutta High Court blocked the release of his passport, which he had...

In This Off-Year Election, Politically- the Heat is On

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Across the country, voters are deciding on crucial races and ballot measures that have the potential to change the national political landscape. It may be an off-year for elections, but politically — the heat is on. From...

MSME Alliance wants gov't to help businesses recover from Hurricane Melissa

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Alliance is urging the government to provide grants and low interest loans to help business owners recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking Monday on the Morning Agenda on...

Nigeria, Vietnam Cashew Asso. sign MoU for massive production, business Partnership

The Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) and the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) that will put both countries on the global map for national cashew production that will...

UW-Stout Researchers Study Applied AI for Instruction, Business

(TNS) — While artificial intelligence seems to grow as a technology among business and industry, research also grows to better understand some of the complexities and impacts with its application. In a 2025 McKinsey Global Survey on AI, 78 percent...

Board member's organization faces scrutiny for giving businesses access to state officials

A nonprofit organization led by a Michigan State University trustee is being scrutinized for its role in potentially helping big business gain special influence with state officials. On Oct. 26, the Detroit News reported that some of Michigan’s...

Epic recognizes Rock County businesses

Epic recently celebrated two decades of operation at its intergalactic campus and thanked several Rock County businesses for contributing to the Verona campus during an event on Monday. The Morse Group, JP Cullen and LYCON Inc. were honored for...

Illicit financial flows trapping African economies in a ‘doom loop’ – Deputy Finance Minister warns

Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has warned that illicit financial flows and money laundering are trapping African economies in what he terms as a “doom loop”. He describes the situation as a vicious cycle of weak regulation,...

India on its way to become 3rd largest economy, says FM Sitharaman

India today stands out as a fast-growing economy and will soon be the third-largest in the world, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Addressing students at the Delhi School of Economics here, she said, India stood distinctly on...

Central Bank Governor: Libya faces economic and financial challenges that require broader cooperation

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, said on Tuesday that Libya is facing complex economic and financial challenges that require strengthening cooperation and joint work among various financial institutions to support the...

Obi: Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Future Hinges on Supporting Small Businesses

Mary Nnah Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has emphasized the importance of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of Ebele Obi’s book, “Just Go Further! Becoming the Total...

The Fed Confronts Government Shutdown and Mixed Economic Signals

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, a lack of federal economic data has left policymakers and investors grappling with mixed signals of a weakening labor market and rising inflation. All this comes against the backdrop of consistent...

McMinn, Grundy, and Rhea counties get state grants to plan parks and recreation projects McMinn, Grundy, and Rhea counties are getting state money to help plan parks and recreation projects.The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation an

DAYTON, Tenn. — McMinn, Grundy, and Rhea counties are getting state money to help plan parks and recreation projects. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced this week that 18 communities across the state are sharing...

Immigration plan slashes student visas, prioritizes economic newcomers

OTTAWA – Canada’s 2026-2028 immigration levels plan aims to increase the number of economic immigrants coming to the country while cutting temporary migration, largely through a dramatic reduction in student visas. The new levels plan cuts in half...

The USA Is Now A 'Pre-War' Economy

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 4:20 PM EST Image Source: Pexels Wall Street's fears of Trump's tariffs and trade wars are greatly diminished these days -- at least by the stock market which has been flirting with new highs of late. Now that we're...

Pittsford voters weigh personal politics and national issues in race for town supervisor

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The race for town supervisor in Pittsford has become a focal point of local politics. Incumbent Bill Smith, who has held the position since 2014, is facing a challenge from Cathy Koshykar, a town board member for more than five...

Trump Pushing Political Prosecutions and Deportations By 'Stormtroopers' 

“Good morning and welcome to This Week. A week of stark contrasts. As the president pushed for peace between adversaries overseas, he pushed for prosecutions of political enemies here at home. As he ordered American troops to the Middle East as...

India on way to become third largest economy: Sitharaman

STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: India today stands out as a fast-growing economy and will soon be the third-largest in the world, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Addressing students at the Delhi School of Economics here, she said,...