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.

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: The Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, President of the Republic of South Africa, President Matamela Ramaphosa, Honourable Members Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong,...

Turkey, Georgia to boost bilateral trade volume to five billion dollars
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Georgia aim to boost their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Wednesday, noting that current trade has already exceeded $3.5 billion. Speaking at the Türkiye-Georgia Business Forum...

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina welcomes state-of-the-art science training centre
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has welcomed the opening of a groundbreaking new facility in Pretoria, dedicated to strengthening South Africa’s scientific capacity and equipping the next generation of...

ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Blasts Trump Administration’s Plan to Transfer National Parks to States, Devastating Rural Economies, Cutting Access to Public Lands, & Killing Jobs
Heinrich: “Today we’re here to say: Not one acre and not on our watch.” WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Climate Power’s Executive Director...

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council gets Minister’s support to prepare for a demerger
Thursday, 17 July 2025 The Minister for Local Government has today announced that the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council into two separate councils is to proceed. On 3 October 2023, the Minister announced his support to split...

Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics, LLC Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
HARRISON, AR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal...

City of Belgrade Joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s Government Partners Program
New partnership reflects strong local leadership and growing support for long-distance passenger rail restoration BELGRADE, MT, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The City of Belgrade has joined the Big Sky Passenger Rail...

Steelworkers claim key victory as the government responds to union demands
HAMILTON, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) says today’s announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney reflects major wins for workers – delivering on demands the union has made not only during the...

Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc. Announces Board Approval of Change in Dividend Reinvestment Policy
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERZ) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors (“Board”) approved amendments to the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the...

The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China issued RMB 6 billion sovereign bonds successfully in Macao
MACAU, July 16 - The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China issued RMB-denominated sovereign bonds successfully today (16 July) in Macao. The Monetary Authority of Macao congratulates the successful issuance of sovereign bonds and...

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Prime Minister Resignation
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Wednesday, marking a major shift in the country’s leadership during a critical period of war and economic strain. According to lawmaker Yaroslav...

Electric Vehicle Fluid Market in 2025 Amid Soaring EV Sales and Government Incentives
Ottawa, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global electric vehicle fluid market size reached approximately USD 2.17 Billion in 2025, with projections suggesting it will climb to USD 25.84 Billion in 2034, according to a report from Towards...

Smart Labels Market Accelerates in 2025 Sustainability and E-Commerce Drive Demand Globally
Ottawa, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global smart labels market size reached approximately USD 16.14 Billion in 2025, with projections suggesting it will climb to USD 42.36 Billion in 2034, according to a report from Towards Packaging, a...

ConductorAI and Carahsoft Partner to Automate and Accelerate Government Approvals
BIDDEFORD, Maine and RESTON, Va., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConductorAI, a pioneer in AI-enabled approval solutions, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership. Under the...

2025 Economic Outlook: Modest Growth Expected as Tariffs, Heightened Uncertainty Continue to Weigh on Economy
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation today released its Q3 update of the 2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, forecasting a mechanical rebound in Q2 growth driven by stronger...

New Zealand, Malaysia to strengthen trade in premium halal meat
(MENAFN) New Zealand and Malaysia have launched a joint initiative to strengthen trade in premium halal meat, leveraging New Zealand's globally respected halal processing standards. The announcement was made during the Halal Forum in Wellington on...

Canadian OCTG Producers File Trade Complaint Against Unfair Imports
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EVRAZ North America and Welded Tube of Canada today announced they have jointly filed an antidumping duty complaint with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), targeting unfairly priced imports...

CBO's Economic Forecast: Understanding Productivity Growth
CBO regularly publishes economic projections that are consistent with current law—providing a basis for its estimates of federal revenues, outlays, deficits, and debt. A key element in CBO's projections is its forecast of potential (maximum...

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon Gayton McKenzie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Joe McGluwa, Honourable Members, The acting Director-General of the Department, Dr. Stella Khumalo...

Chinese Foreign Minister Calls for Stronger SCO Unity
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to deepen mutual confidence, promote equality, and enhance cooperation that benefits all parties, especially in light of rising...