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Corporate Tax Revenue Drops 40% in Two Years
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance nominee Gu Yoon-cheol hinted at the possibility of raising corporate tax rates to expand the tax base, noting that corporate tax revenue has significantly decreased over the past two years....

Commercial radio is a Force for Good as new positive research revealed
A new report from Radiocentre shows commercial radio is reaching more people than ever while continuing to serve public needs. Commercial Radio: A Force for Good outlines how stations are supporting audiences, communities and the economy. With 40...

Commerce Ministry seeks China’s foreign trade agency’s help to promote Thai GI products
Ekachat and his delegation requested the CCPIT’s support in promoting Thai agricultural products, particularly by expediting the registration of Thai GI products in China. The delegation highlighted several GI products pending registration,...

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 16, 2025 M&T Bank Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $4.24, expectations were $3.99. Operator: To all sites on hold. Please continue to hold and stand by....

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 15, 2025 Hancock Whitney Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.37, expectations were $1.34. Catherine Mistich: Good afternoon. During today’s...

Japan – New Trains for Singapore’s Sengkang-Punggol LRT Begin Commercial Operation
— Contributing to the Enhancement of Transportation Capacity in Response to Population Growth in the Surrounding Area — Retain the exterior design, while optimizing equipment and providing for faster maintenance Two new trains began commercial...

TRX Gold Corporation (AMEX:TRX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
TRX Gold Corporation (AMEX:TRX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 16, 2025 Operator: Welcome to the TRX Gold Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Results Presentation. [Operator Instructions]. The meeting is being recorded. [Operator Instructions]....
E-commerce law overhaul coming in 2026, Malaysia to regulate platform fees, foreign sellers
PUTRAJAYA, July 17 — A bill to strengthen the legal framework for e-commerce is expected to be tabled in Parliament during its first session next year, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the ongoing...

11 large commercial loans over $1M
During the week of July 7-11, 2025, a total of 1,423 documents were added to the Knox County property records. Among those were 332 trust deeds, or loans, worth a cumulative value of $105.98 million. Eleven were commercial loans exceeding $1...
EUROPE: XFuel and De Dietrich partnering on C2 plant commercialisation
Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 17 July 2025 Sustainable energy firm XFuel and process engineering company De Dietrich today (17 July) announced they are working on the engineering and design of the former’s first commercial C2 modular...

Global Media Alliance, Japan Motors mark 15 years of Corporate Run & Walk
Global Media Alliance (GMA), in partnership with Japan Motors, has officially launched the 15th edition of Corporate Run and Walk. The five-kilometre run and walk, which is designed to coincide with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day on Monday,...

Swanbrook Angus cattle shine on commercial stage ahead of bull sale
Swanbrook Angus stud principal Glynis Turner checking out their draft of 2025 sale bulls with Granddaughter Maive. Picture supplied This is advertiser content for Swanbrook Angus. Swanbrook Angus stud offers a compelling package for breeders and...

First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 16, 2025 First Horizon Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.45, expectations were $0.41. Operator: Thank you for joining. I would like to welcome you...

Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Warri-Itakpe train service over technical issues
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations along the Warri-Itakpe corridor, citing unforeseen technical challenges. The announcement, signed by the NRC management and posted on the Corporation’s official X (formerly...

Stonebwoy laments lack of corporate support in Ghana’s music industry, blames it on Shatta Wale
Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has voiced his disappointment over the limited support he receives from corporate entities in Ghana. Speaking during an interview on Asempa FM on July 16, 2025, the “Into The Future” hitmaker...
Upgrade Your E-commerce Strategy with the VideoMate Video Plugin by Knowband
In today’s increasingly competitive e-commerce landscape, engaging your audience requires more than just high-quality images and well-written product descriptions. Video content has emerged as one of the most powerful strategies to attract,...

At Least 61 Killed, Dozens Missing After Massive Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex In Iraq’s Kut City (Video)
A massive fire in a five-storey commercial complex in Kut city, eastern Iraq. | X @ViewVeritas Baghdad: A massive fire in a five-storey commercial complex in Kut city, eastern Iraq, has left at least 61 people dead and several others missing,...

Security Leasing Corporation says progressing towards revival
Security Leasing Corporation Limited (SLCL) said on Thursday that it was currently in the process of concluding some other settlement with regard to restructuring and revival of the SLCL. “We are pleased to share an update on the substantial...
Iraq... Death Toll from Commercial Complex Fire Rises to 77
Iraq... Death Toll from Commercial Complex Fire Rises to 77 [Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:08:19 +0300] Baghdad - Saba: Iraqi medical sources reported on Thursday that the death toll from the fire that broke out in a commercial complex in the city of Kut,...
Govt wants hike in industrial and commercial electricity tariff, reduce burden on IP sets
The government has filed a petition before the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to reduce the tariff on LT 4(a) — the irrigation pump set category — and increase the tariff for industrial and commercial consumers to fill the...