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Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio lags due to narrow tax net, informal economy: ADB
Business Recorder
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July 9, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Despite numerous reforms, Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains below regional averages, hindered by the limited reach of its tax system and the widespread prevalence of informal economic activity, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB)....
New Jersey Residents And Businesses Can Now Book Concrete Removal With Junk Police
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Junk Police, led by Nick Palese, now offers concrete removal in New Jersey for homes, businesses, and construction sites. The full-service solution includes breaking, hauling, and eco-friendly disposal of patios, driveways, and...
Georgia Chamber hosts summit focusing on future success for small businesses
ATL Standard - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Future of Small Business Summit in Macon, aiming to provide small businesses with essential tools for future success. The event took place at Fall Line Station and attracted over 100...
PULPIT POLITICS: IRS Levels the Playing Field, Letting ALL Churches Do What Democrats Have Done for Years
Twitchy
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July 8, 2025
For years, Democratic politicians would visit particular churches and campaign from the pulpit, despite an IRS rule prohibiting such behavior. This writer always found that rule absurd, but if it was going to be enforced against some churches, it...
BRICS calls for fairer, balanced economic order
China Daily
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Leaders attending the plenary session of "Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance" of the 17th BRICS Summit pose for a group photo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BRICS' push to recalibrate global economic order...
Support for Small Business Growth in Miramar
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 9, 2025
Mirabella Plaza in Miramar MIRAMAR – The City of Miramar proudly invites its newest Caribbean American-owned businesses to participate in the inaugural “Journey to Success” contest, part of the Miramar Means Business initiative. This event, hosted...
Elon Musk is facing an uphill battle to see his political party succeed
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 9, 2025
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to dive back into politics, following his public falling-out with US President Donald Trump. He says he's forming his own political party — which he's called the America Party. Here's what to know about...
Inspiring Faith Based Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs to Explore
Small Business Trends
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July 9, 2025
In today’s world, blending faith with entrepreneurship has become a powerful way to create meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about your beliefs and want to make a difference, exploring faith-based business ideas can be a fulfilling journey....
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YouGov: Consumer Confidence Dips In June As Perceptions Of Business Activity Deteriorate
Yorkshire Times
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frontpage Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Consumer confidence declined in June 2025, according to the latest data from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). While some measures (such as those focused on household...
Small business optimism steady despite slight decline in June
Last Frontier News - Alaska
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July 8, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska—The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline of 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, which remains above the 51-year average of 98. Thor Stacey, NFIB...
Vietnam highlights achievements in promoting civil and political rights
Vietnam News Agency
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The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The United Nations...
Singaporean businessman accused of defrauding NDC Chairman Ashie Moore placed on Ghana's stop list
GhanaWeb
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July 8, 2025
A High Court in Accra has placed Toh You Kang, the Singaporean businessman accused of defrauding the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Ashie Moore, on Ghana’s stop list. A letter from the High...
Leading scientist issues dire warning about disturbing phenomenon in Antarctica: 'I'm not sure I have the capacity to really think it through'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
A top scientist on Earth's polar systems says we may have passed a terrifying climate threshold in Antarctica — an event described as "beyond worrying." What's happening? Louise Sime, a leading scientist at the British Antarctic Survey, recently...
US Route 30 broadband project will bridge digital divide, spur economic development, officials say
Ideastream Public Media - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
Twenty million dollars are headed to Richland County to improve broadband across U.S. Route 30, which runs through many rural parts of the state. The project builds on efforts in Richland County to attract economic development to the area, as well...
July 9 will be the shortest day in recorded history — blame it on the moon, scientists say: ‘We’re in a very unusual time’
Yahoo News
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Where does the time go? For once, we know for sure — sort of. If tomorrow, July 9, feels even shorter than your average day filled with too much to do, there’s a scientific phenomenon that’s to blame, scientists say. This summer, Earth is suddenly...
Delaware Minority Small Business Expo set July 15
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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United Way of Delaware will host the 2025 Delaware Minority Small Business Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, in the conference center at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover. The event is free to the...
New industrial policy: Expert emphasizes cost and ease of business
Business Recorder
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July 9, 2025
KARACHI: It’s indeed wonderful news that the government is finalizing a new Industrial Policy, there has to be emphasis on “Cost of Doing Business and Ease of Business” said Ateeq Ur Rehman (economic & financial analyst). Obviously the industries...
IRS Greenlights Political Speech in Churches Without Tax Penalty
TFPP Wire
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July 8, 2025
Churches can now speak freely on politics from the pulpit without risking their tax-exempt status, thanks to a court agreement with the IRS. This change clarifies years of legal uncertainty surrounding the Johnson Amendment. Key Facts: The IRS...
When sibling rivalry kills once promising business enterprises
The Standard
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Together in business as a teamwork unity and employment or employee concept or industry workers metaphor for joining a partnership as diverse people connected together with 3D illustration elements. [Courtesy] There are family-run businesses...
Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn
News9 - Oklahoma
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Microplastics, which are tiny particles shed from everyday plastics, are turning up in the human body, and researchers say they may be doing more harm than previously believed. According to the World Economic Forum, microplastics are now found...