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Charting the global economy: ECB holds rates for first time in a year
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged for the first time in more than a year as it looks for clarity on the European Union’s trade ties with the US. Policymakers pushing for another cut in interest rates face an uphill battle,...

US stocks slip Wednesday as hopes for a September cut to interest rates weaken
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1%, coming off its first loss...

Business News | India's Semiconductor Vision Gathers Momentum with 3nm Chip Design and Talent Development Initiatives
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): India is home to nearly 20 per cent of the world's chip design engineers and building on this strong talent base, the government is facilitating the development of a complete semiconductor ecosystem in India,...

Business News | SIMATS Conducted Chennai Regional Level Sports Competitions for School Students
NewsVoir Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 25: To celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship, SIMATS (Saveetha University) successfully conducted the "SIMATS Trophy 2025" - a Chennai Regional Level Competition for school students from Chennai,...

Opposition slams India-Pak clash in Asia Cup: ‘Stop profit over blood’
One of cricket’s biggest rivalries, India versus Pakistan, has found itself at the centre of a controversy yet again ahead of their high-voltage clash in the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 14. Scheduled less than five...

Fiji’s growth slow | Global uncertainty weighs on Pacific economies
Fiji’s post-pandemic economic rebound is losing momentum, with growth forecasts downgraded and tourist arrivals on the decline, according to the World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update. The report, released on June 17, paints a sobering...

Business News | Coempt Edutek Recognised with 'EdTech Excellence Award of the Year' for Transformative Contributions to Digital Learning in India
StarFishGlobal Communications LLP Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 25: Coempt Edu Teck, a trailblazer in India's education technology landscape, has been honoured with the 'EdTech Excellence Award of the Year' by Outlook Magazine. recognising...
FTSE 100 Live: Stock to edge higher amid results frenzy from...
7.15am: FTSE 100 to edge higher as Shell, Rolls, Next report The FTSE 100 has been called slightly higher on Thursday morning, amidst another frenetic morning of blue-chip company news, and after the US Federal Reserve kept policy on hold...

Business News | India Sends Positive Signals to China for Greater Investment in Electronic Manufacturing
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): India is signalling greater openness to Chinese investment in electronics manufacturing as bilateral relations show signs of improvement, according to government sources. The shift comes as India seeks to expand...

Oil prices dip to settle at three-week low on US, China economic concerns
Lower Manhattan Downtown Financial District urban architecture exterior in New York City, United States. Doha: Oil prices eased on Friday and settled at a three-week low as traders worried about negative economic news from the US and China and...

Business News | Vietnam Launches NDAChain, the National Blockchain Platform to Accelerate Digital Data Infrastructure by 2026
PRNewswire Hanoi [Vietnam], July 25: In a significant step toward building a secure, transparent, and scalable national digital ecosystem, Vietnam has officially announced the deployment of NDAChain, its national blockchain platform. Developed by...

Business News | Nadcab Labs' Insights on Blockchain Development Services Adoption for Transparency & Trust
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 25: Recent insights from Nadcab Labs, a prominent Blockchain Development Company, reveal a marked increase in blockchain adoption among government agencies and leading fintech firms over the past...

Business News | India Steel Conclave 2025: Industry Experts Hail 12% Safeguard Duty Tax, Says Will Boost Domestic Industry
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The 12 per cent safeguard duty imposed on steel imports has been hailed as a strategic move which will significantly strengthen the domestic steel industry, according to industry leaders. Industry experts gathered...

Business News | Intel and Times of India Launch 'The Learning Curve' to Bridge Digital Trust Gap in Education
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 25: Intel, in partnership with The Times of India, today announced the launch of The Learning Curve, a landmark campaign focused on reshaping how Indian parents and educators view the role of...

Asia Stock Markets Pull Back as US Dollar Rebounds, Hang Seng Drops
A seven-day rally in global equities paused during Thursday’s Asian session, following a mixed overnight performance on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 slid 0.7% and 1.4%, respectively, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

Business News | Get Up to 15 Cr Funds for Your Business with a Property Loan
PNN New Delhi [India], July 25: Businesses often need significant funds to scale operations, purchase assets, or manage ongoing financial commitments. One practical way to arrange such funding is by using the value of an owned property. A property...

Business News | Shree Refrigerations Brings Defense-Grade HVAC Legacy to Markets with Upcoming IPO
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 25: Shree Refrigerations Limited, India's leading defense-focussed manufacturer of advanced refrigeration and HVAC systems, has announced its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the issue set to open on 25th...

Business News | True Power Leads India's Charge Against Lightning Hazards with Advanced Protection Systems
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 25: Every year, lightning claims more lives in India than any other natural disaster -- over 2,800 of deaths, millions of damages, and rising. Yet, protection remains shockingly neglected. True Power, one of India's...

Business News | Roongta Cinemas Hosts NCR's Largest Influencer-Cinema Event 'CineFluence' - A Groundbreaking Confluence of Cinema and Social Media
VMPL Vaishali, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 25: Roongta Cinemas made history this weekend by successfully hosting CineFluence, Delhi NCR's largest influencer-cinema experience, at its flagship property in Vaishali on July 20. The event...

Business News | Bartronics Brings Global Strategist Panidapu Rao on Board as Independent Director to Power Agritech and Innovation-Led Growth
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 25: Bartronics, a company specialising in digital banking, financial inclusion, and identity management technologies, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Panidapu Lakshmi Naga Srinivasa Rao as Non-Executive...