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Warship Manufacturer TKMS Forecasts Stronger Margins Amid Rising Defence Spending

Germany’s naval industry braces for rapid growth as defense budgets soar, pushing innovation in submarines, surface vessels, and unmanned platforms.

How Small Banks Help American SMEs Grow

In the BFSI segment, small and community banks are leading by example to support SMEs, while several Fintechs have also realized the potential of small businesses.

CNG Emerges as Africa’s Strategic Transport Solution

From private fleets to public transport, governments and startups are accelerating the shift to cleaner, cost-efficient mobility.

PMP Certification and AI Upskilling Boost Salaries for Project Management Professionals, PMI Finds

The findings highlight how certification and AI upskilling are increasingly shaping compensation and career progression for project management professionals worldwide.

Singapore Tightens Digital Financial Advertising Rules Amid APAC Marketing Boom

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued drastic measures to tighten standards around online financial content and digital advertising, as it seeks to curb misleading practices that could harm consumers.

Fidelity Launches New Trading Platform for Retail Investors

The company’s latest expansion is part of an industry-wide effort by brokerage firms to attract a larger share of the retail investor market.

US Fertilizer Use Peaked Pre-Recession, Fell During 2021 Supply and Cost Shocks, USDA Reports

Shifts in nitrogen, phosphate, and potash consumption highlight how farmers respond to rising costs, supply disruptions, and changing market conditions.

Michigan Courts Japanese Investment as JETRO Supports Whitmer’s Trade Mission

Alongside trade engagements with JETRO, Gov. Whitmer led an investment mission to Singapore, the first official visit of its kind by a Michigan governor to the city-state.

US AI Challenge and HP-Cambridge Fellowship Steer EdTech Toward Community-Driven Innovation

The US Presidential AI Challenge invites students and teachers to create AI projects that address community challenges, while HP and Cambridge have expanded their EdTech Fellowship across Latin America and the Caribbean.

EU Backs Geographical Indication to Protect Locally Made Heritage Products in Smaller Asian Nations

The EU’s backing of Geographical Indication helps smaller Asian nations safeguard traditional foods, crafts, and heritage products, while opening opportunities in global markets.

STIM Launches AI Music Licence as Global Music Body Slams Copyright Infringement

International Confederation of Music Publishers openly slammed AI companies for using content without paying royalties, days after ‘world’s first AI music licence’ was launched in Sweden.

Spain Bets on Bold Ideas to Bring Business Back to the Countryside

There are efforts at the government level, as authorities in some regions offer grants, subsidies and tax deductions to incentivize people to move there.

Trust and Stability Define the U.S. Labor Market in Summer 2025

Steady openings, hires, and separations show a resilient labor market that supports both workers and employers.

Switzerland’s Roche Strikes $3.5 Billion Deal to Acquire US Drugmaker 89bio

Roche expands its pipeline in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases through a $3.5 billion acquisition, aiming to deliver next-generation therapies for MASH.

How the Wellness Market Responds to Informed Consumer Demands

Wellness is being rewritten by everyday consumers who are looking for more than labels, seeking products that truly support healthier, more authentic living.