Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Economic Policy Times.

Secretary Hughes, local leaders join grand opening celebration for Schütz Container System plant in Kenosha
Grand opening of the new Schutz facility in Kenosha. From left to right: Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala, President and CEO of Schütz Container Systems (North American division) Frederik Wenzel, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes, and Schütz Group CEO Roland...

Economists Remain Divided Over Malaysia's 2025 Growth Trajectory
(MENAFN) Economists remain divided over Malaysia’s economic trajectory following a subdued second-quarter performance that has cast doubt on full-year growth prospects. Despite domestic demand showing strength, persistent risks tied to global...

Circular Economy in Packaging Market Driving Sustainable Growth to 2034 | Towards Packaging
Ottawa, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global circular economy in packaging market size stood in 2025 and is projected to grow by 2034, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence Research. The circular...

Minister Firoz Cachalia: Passing Out Parade in Bhisho, Eastern Cape
Introduction and acknowledgements Let me acknowledge: The National Commissioner of Police, General SF Masemola, Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Lt General Nkhuoa, Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Development, Lt...

Biscayne Gardens Chamber of Commerce Partners with IKJ Services to Launch Foreclosure Relief Program for Homeowners
New Biscayne Gardens Chamber partners with IKJ Services to offer certified loss mitigation and mortgage relief to homeowners at risk of foreclosure. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In response to the severe...

Bangladesh Economy Shows Strong Resilience on Export, Remittance Gains
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's economy is showing renewed strength, driven by a surge in digital financial transactions, a turnaround in its external accounts, and sharp growth in exports and remittances, according to the latest update from the General...

Cointelegraph Publishes Report on TRON’s Role in the Global Stablecoin Economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cointelegraph has released a new research report analyzing TRON’s emergence as a global settlement layer for stablecoins, particularly USDT. The report highlights TRON’s expanding user...

Lowisz Leadership Institute Partners with Detroit Economic Club to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Leadership Academy
Unique program built on the Guide Don’t Drive™ framework develops leaders people want to follow DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Lowisz Leadership Institute (LLI) has partnered with the Detroit Economic Club...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC...

Trident Announces Strategic Investment in Web 3.0 E-Commerce Firm Tongxin Innovation Limited
SINGAPORE, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced it has entered into a...

US Withdraws from Trade Talks with India
(MENAFN) American trade representatives have reportedly withdrawn from a scheduled visit to New Delhi for the sixth session of negotiations on a bilateral trade pact, according to Indian news sources. The delegation, which was to be led by...

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina unveils South Africa’s first AI-powered teaching robot, 19 Aug
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, will officially launch a pioneering educational robot in Durban on Tuesday, 19 August, promising to redefine how learners across the country access and experience...

Macroprudential and monetary policy interaction: the role of early activation of the countercyclical capital buffer
Prepared by Carsten Detken, Hannah S. Hempell and Mara Pirovano[1] Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 31, August 2025. Amid changes in the global macro-financial environment, macroprudential policy within the banking union and...

Here are some productivity and economic reform opportunities for Australia, according to Climateworks experts
Ahead of the Australian Government’s roundtable, four Climateworks experts give their view of the key opportunities for productivity and economic reform. Helen Rowe, Transport Program Manager ‘After years of discussion, road user charging is...

Gatchalian on Made in the PH Products Week: Buy local, build jobs, boost PH economy
PHILIPPINES, August 18 - Press Release August 18, 2025 Gatchalian on Made in the PH Products Week: Buy local, build jobs, boost PH economy "The Made in the Philippines Product Week celebrates Filipino ingenuity, talent, and the resilience of local...

Economist Criticizes US Tariffs on India’s Oil Purchases
(MENAFN) The United States has no entitlement to dictate to India whom it can engage with in trade, stated Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, on Friday. The renowned economist shared his views...

Canadian federal government to end strike by thousands of attendants
(MENAFN) The Canadian federal government has stepped in to resolve a strike involving roughly 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, which began early Saturday, by ordering binding arbitration. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu stated that...

S-African deputy leader cautions of prolonging US trade row
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States could have severe consequences for the country’s automotive industry. Speaking at the opening of the P20 Women’s...

The United Steelworkers union condemns federal government interference in flight attendants’ bargaining rights
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement on the federal government’s decision to intervene in the labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight...

Economic Club of Las Vegas to Host 'Governor Fireside Chat' Luncheon
Economic Club of Las Vegas, along with the Governor of Nevada, will discuss key economic topics impacting the state during a fireside chat. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Economic Club of Las Vegas is...