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Regeneration wins World Economic Forum land restoration challenge
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Regeneration has been named a winner of the Scaling Land Restoration Challenge led by UpLink and Mercuria, with the World Economic Forum’s Nature Positive Transitions Initiative.
Stonehill lands on The Economy’s Top 30 M&A Integration list for 2026
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Stonehill was named to The Economy’s Top 30 M&A Integration and Separation Advisory 2026 ranking, recognizing the Tampa-based consultancy’s work on mergers, acquisitions, integrations and separations.
Zhejiang opens trade exhibition in Bangkok to court Thai buyers
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The 2026 Zhejiang International Trade Exhibition opened Sept. 16 in Bangkok, bringing Zhejiang manufacturers and Thai buyers together around smart living, building materials and lighting.
Andy Kim visits New Jersey solar panel recycler as state pushes circular economy
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U.S. Sen. Andy Kim toured Commercial Solar Panel Recycling in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, as part of his Einstein Corridor initiative focused on innovation and clean energy jobs.
GBEI and UCL’s IGP launch brain economy partnership
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The Global Brain Economy Initiative and UCL Institute for Global Prosperity are teaming up to turn brain capital research into policy, with a focus on healthier minds, stronger economies and long-term prosperity.
Zhejiang opens Bangkok trade expo with smart living push
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Zhejiang Province opened its 2026 trade exhibition in Bangkok on Sept. 16, showcasing smart living, building materials and lighting products for Thai buyers.
Karnataka Tourism wraps up Dubai showcase with focus on Gulf travel trade
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Karnataka Tourism ended its participation at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2026 after four days of meetings with buyers, operators and industry stakeholders from the UAE and wider GCC. The State used the platform to promote heritage, wildlife,…
BIG 4 lands first joint economic development deal with Juanita's Foods
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Commerce, City of Industry, Santa Fe Springs and Vernon say Juanita’s Foods will move production from Wilmington into a new 120,000-square-foot Santa Fe Springs facility.
African businesses push for better market access through economic diplomacy
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Business and diplomatic leaders meeting in Pretoria said African smaller firms need stronger support to turn trade ambitions into real sales, contracts and jobs.
Tahaluf, LIONS and Saudi ministry launch Riyadh festival for creative marketing
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Tahaluf, LIONS and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media have announced LIONS Riyadh, a new regional festival set for 6-8 December 2027 at KAFD in Riyadh.
TTUHSC launches first bachelor's degree in public health and commerce
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is opening applications for a new Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Commerce in Abilene, with classes set to start in fall 2027. The program is designed to train students for careers that connect…
TRAFFIX says cross-border freight is tightening as capacity and trade uncertainty rise
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TRAFFIX’s September 2026 NAX Index shows tougher planning conditions on U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico freight lanes as truck capacity tightens and trade-policy uncertainty builds.
VCMI, Climate Focus map policy tools to grow domestic carbon credit markets
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A new report from the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative and Climate Focus outlines policy options governments can use to expand domestic carbon credit markets, attract private investment and strengthen high-integrity project supply….
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
CASP names Rebecca Thompson director of government affairs
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The Council of Autism Service Providers has hired Rebecca Thompson to lead government affairs, bringing more than two decades of autism services and advocacy experience to the Boston-based trade group.
Yokohama forum will link circular economy ideas with investment and industry in New York
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About 200 leaders from cities, finance, startups and international organizations will meet in New York on Sept. 25 during Climate Week NYC 2026 to push circular economy ideas toward pilots and commercial deployment.
Texas voters back state economy, but growth is uneven
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A new Texas 2036 poll finds most Texas voters expect the state to outperform the nation economically over the next four years, even as many worry about the future and whether growth is reaching their communities.
State Grid Zhejiang backs Yiwu's export economy with grid and green services
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State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. is supporting Yiwu’s foreign trade hub with steadier power supply and new green-energy services as the city handles round-the-clock commerce and overseas orders.
Tradeshift launches Saudi Arabia entity to expand digital commerce push
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Tradeshift has incorporated Tradeshift Arabia in Riyadh to serve enterprises and government-related entities across the Kingdom.
Main Street Economics warns New York freebies are a fiscal trap
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Main Street Economics founder Les Rubin is warning Americans not to trust promises of free government programs, arguing that New York’s current policy debate shows why “free” benefits still carry real costs.
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