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Sierra Leone Strengthens Vaccine Policy to Boost Public Health
Sierraloaded
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July 22, 2025
Sierra Leone has completed a comprehensive review and validation of its national immunization policy, reaffirming the country’s commitment to improving vaccine coverage and safeguarding public health in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 on...
It's time to double down on U.S.-Korea trade
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 22, 2025
Published: 23 Jul. 2025, 00:03 Tami Overby The author is a partner of the DGA Government Relations and former president of American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. As the Aug. 1 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for a U.S.–Korea trade...
The Daily Chase: Leaders summit on trade
BNN Bloomberg
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July 22, 2025
BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. PM meets premiers on trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers today, as trade...
Ministry commissions Study to strengthen NCUI, FISHCOPFED & NLCF
Indian Cooperative
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July 23, 2025
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Cooperation has commissioned multiple strategic studies to strengthen cooperative institutions and enhance their contribution to the economy during Amrit...
Ministry joins hands with Swiggy to market Bharat Organics
Indian Cooperative
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July 23, 2025
Union Home and Cooperation Minister informed that under the MoU signed between the Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Limited on 25th April 2025, NCOL plans to launch ‘Bharat Organics’ brand products through Swiggy Instamart in Bengaluru,...
Brunei Economic Development Board vows to build resilient, diverse economy
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) is committed to building Brunei's resilient and diverse economy, a senior official has said. The BEDB empowers Brunei's businesses, creates high-value employment...
Minister Musa Does Not Foresee Guzman Contract Renewal
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 23, 2025
Last week, we followed up on Aaron Guzman’s seventy-thousand-dollar advisory contract with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, a deal that raised more than a few eyebrows. Well, there’s an update. Today, Minister Kareem Musa...
Investors worried as Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal
The Peninsula
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July 23, 2025
Pedestrians walk past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on July 23, 2025. Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP. Tokyo: Donald Trump announced Tuesday a "massive" trade deal with...
No law governs scholarships in Ghana – Minister admits, vows overhaul
Joy FM
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July 23, 2025
Youth Development and Empowerment Minister says Ghana has operated its scholarship system without any governing law since independence, a vacuum he insists must be corrected with urgency. George Opare Addo, speaking on Joy News' PM Express, said...
Singapore inflation remains at over four-year low ahead of monetary policy decision
CNBC
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July 23, 2025
The Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore's headline inflation rate remained steady at 0.8% in June, staying at its lowest level in over four years....
Youth Minister demands end to state-sponsored scholarships for local courses abroad
Joy FM
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July 23, 2025
The Youth Development and Empowerment Minister says it is time for the state to stop wasting money on foreign scholarships for courses that are already being offered in Ghana’s universities. George Opare Addo, speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on...
Nikkei, EU stocks surge as US-Japan trade deal avoids the worst
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Japanese shares surged to a one-year high on Wednesday as the country struck a trade deal with the United States that lowers tariffs on its autos, while also reviving hopes for a EU-US agreement that boosted...
Oil inches higher on trade deal between US and Japan
BusinessLIVE
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New Delhi — Oil prices edged up in Asian trade on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a US trade deal with Japan signalled progress on tariffs, though gains were capped by fading hopes for a breakthrough at an EU-China...
Freight forwarders petition minister, demand disclosure of POF revenue
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 23, 2025
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (AFPPLON) has petitioned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, demanding a full disclosure of all revenues collected under the Practitioners...
Chairman of State Security Service of Uzbekistan meets with Taliban's acting Minister of Defense
AKIpress News Agency
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July 23, 2025
Chairman of State Security Service of Uzbekistan meets with Taliban's acting Minister of Defense AKIPRESS.COM - The delegation from Uzbekistan led by Chairman of the State Security Service Bahodir Kurbonov met with the Taliban's acting Minister of...
Bosses must observe Sept 15 holiday or offer compensation, says HR Minister
The Malaysian Star
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July 23, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Employers must comply with the public holiday declared on Sept 15 by either giving employees the day off with regular pay, paying public holiday rates if they are required to work, or offering a replacement day off. Human Resources...
Trump Says Japan Will Pay 15 Per Cent 'Reciprocal' Tariffs Under Trade Deal
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose 15 per cent "reciprocal" tariffs on Japanese products, 10 percentage points lower than what was previously announced, as he touted a...
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Launches National Consultation on Junkanoo Reform
Bahamas Press
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July 22, 2025
File Photo NASSAU, The Bahamas (July 21, 2025) – The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has initiated a transformative national effort to chart the future of Junkanoo, the country’s premier cultural festival. This process, in collaboration with...
‘Desperate calls, emails…’: TCS delays onboarding 600 experienced lateral hires; NITES writes to government - here's what the IT giant has said
The Times of India
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NITES indicated that the postponement in joining dates by TCS has left these professionals without employment and economically insecure. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has delayed onboarding over around 600 experienced lateral hires, sending out...
Argentina Invites Businesses to Join Trade Mission to Morocco to Explore Key Growth Sectors
Morocco World News
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July 21, 2025
Rabat — Argentina called on businesses to participate in a multisector trade mission to Casablanca in October to explore key growth sectors, including automotive and healthcare. A statement from the Argentinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the...