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Bangladesh's growth depends on women's economic empowerment
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
There are three major aspects of women's empowerment—social, political and economic—and all three are equally important. It is widely recognised that economically empowering women can help achieve developmental goals such as economic growth,...
Kurti is letting Kosovo down at a political price he’d rather not pay
Weekly Blitz
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July 8, 2025
Four months after its parliamentary election, Kosovo remains stuck in a political deadlock. Prime Minister Kurti and opposition leaders prioritize ego over compromise, leaving the country without a functioning government, paralyzing the economy,...
Experts At The 13th IAS Conference On HIV Science Warn Global HIV Gains At Risk Amid Sudden Funding Cuts
Scoop
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Researchers present predictive modelling and real-world data from Africa and Latin America revealing rising HIV acquisitions, stalled treatment and fragile health systems 8 July 2025 (Kigali, Rwanda) – IAS 2025, the 13th IAS Conference on HIV...
Taxation And Inequality: Unspoken Truths Behind India's Economic Success
Live Law
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July 8, 2025
“Without economic and social justice, political freedom is hollow.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. India's economy is often praised as a success story, but might it bury rather than reveal? The wealth gap is growing and our tax system is quietly making it...
Biden family’s Ukraine ties remain politically explosive
Weekly Blitz
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July 8, 2025
The topic of the Biden family’s role in Ukrainian shady business, with potential geopolitical implications is not gone. Far from being a soon-to-be-forgotten election time controversy, the theme remains part of the American political conversation...
Meet Nepal's only billionaire, owns 136 companies, net worth is Rs 154384785180; no match for Mukesh Ambani, Adani, his business is...
India.com
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July 8, 2025
Home Business Meet Nepal’s only billionaire, owns 136 companies, net worth is Rs 154384785180; no match for Mukesh Ambani, Adani, his business is… Binod Chaudhary, the sole billionaire from Nepal, has a net worth of $2 billion, as of July 8, 2025,...
Coalition: Tinubu undeterred, focused on reforms, economic growth – FG
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 8, 2025
Amid ongoing political discourse and increasing media speculation regarding the 2027 elections, the federal government says the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains firmly committed to its core mandate of delivering meaningful...
Officials approve no-strings-attached loans for business owners to make key upgrades: 'Committed to smart growth'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
"This program will support economic growth, job creation, and resource conservation throughout the region." by Veronica BoothJuly 8, 2025 A county in Texas has approved a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, giving commercial property owners...
L.A. business leaders express tariff frustration to Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, say trade policy effects are 'frightening'
Los Angeles Times
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July 8, 2025
When more than a dozen business leaders gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, many were talking about the closure of a treasured local spot. Cole’s French Dip, a restaurant that has been serving the downtown area for more than 100 years,...
Midlands water politics boil over
Lexington County Chronicle - South Carolina
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The South Carolina Ethics Commission penalized a Midlands mayor who gets a per diem by serving on Lexington County’s largest water supplier, a role and reimbursement many other Midlands mayors (and other kinds of public officials) also have but...
The Business Case for Investing in the Latest Solar Technology
BOSS Magazine - California
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July 8, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes Investing in the latest solar technology is not just an environmental imperative but a strategic business decision. Companies are increasingly recognizing the financial and reputational benefits of adopting cutting-edge...
UBA Business Series targets MSMEs’ growth through strong partnerships
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 8, 2025
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is set to host another edition of its highly anticipated quarterly Business Series, with a strong focus on empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to build strong businesses that...
Why we need a solidarity economy now
Waging Nonviolence
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July 8, 2025
As people across the United States face massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other vital programs, many are asking: What happens when the systems we rely on fail us? And what happens when our communities are torn apart by toxic inequality, political...
Bastyr University Founding President Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND Returns to Lead Natural Health Arts and Science Institution into New Era
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Dr. Pizzorno's leadership comes at a critical time for Bastyr University as the board seeks to ignite new interest in the field of naturopathic medicine and the complementary natural health arts and sciences, increase university enrollment, and...
Senator Marshall discusses budget impacts on economy and Medicaid
Joco Today - Kansas
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July 7, 2025
Senator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshotSenator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshot On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas appeared on Fox Business' "The Evening...
‘Married to Medicine’ Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Enters Politics With Bid for Georgia State Legislature
The Wrap
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July 8, 2025
“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Heavenly Kimes is ready to add another title to her résumé, as the popular reality TV star has announced her run to become Georgia State Representative in the state’s 93rd district. “I’m Dr. Heavenly Kimes. A mother....
Shehbaz tells business leaders: ‘Together, we’ll build a self-reliant Pakistan’
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met top business leaders in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan’s economic future. He stressed that the government is now shifting from stabilisation to long-term growth. Shehbaz promised to focus on industrial expansion,...
Climate action, economic transformation must go hand in hand – Employers’ Association
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
By Laudia Sawer Tema, July 08, GNA – The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has stated that climate action and economic transformation must go hand in hand, as it impacts enterprises, jobs, livelihoods, and communities across the globe, especially...
Small business optimism index shows slight decline but remains above average
Beaver State News - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, which remains slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Anthony Smith, NFIB...
Trump Signs Tax Bill Reinstating 100% Bonus Depreciation for Business Aircraft
Flying Magazine
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping tax-and-spending bill on July 4 that reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property, including business aircraft. The provision, effective for property placed in service on or after...