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Small business confidence rebounds as tariff pause spurs action
America's Small Business Network
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June 18, 2025
Small business sentiment is on the rise following a pause in new U.S. tariffs on China, according to Chase for Business’ latest Macroeconomic Sentiment Tracker. The May survey, conducted shortly after the May 12 tariff announcement, shows a...
India News | Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra Witnesses 11.4 Lakh Pilgrims Till June 18
Latestly
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June 18, 2025
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 18 (ANI): In the 48 days since the doors of Shri Kedarnath Yatra were opened, the number of devotees arriving for the pilgrimage as of Wednesday has crossed 11 lakh 40 thousand. The Kedarnath Yatra doors for...
India Approves Starlink License Amid Satellite Internet Push
Techstory
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June 18, 2025
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet division, is moving quickly to deploy its services in India in a historic step that would hasten the country’s digital revolution. A recent high-profile meeting between Indian officials and Gwynne Shotwell,...
Digitizing Central Asia: Interview with Ainura Umaeva, Thought Leader in Communications and Media
Times of Central Asia
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June 18, 2025
This week The Times of Central Asia will be attending the CAMCA Regional Forum, which this year is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The CAMCA network is a collection of professionals and policymakers dedicated to developing Eurasia by sharing...
Russia working to expand flight program with China, Vietnam, and Thailand
TASS
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June 18, 2025
MOSCOW, June 18. /TASS/. Russia is actively working to expand its flight program with China, Vietnam, and Thailand, Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit said in an interview with TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov ahead of the St. Petersburg...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce pushes for tariff reform to support small businesses
America's Small Business Network
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June 18, 2025
Tariff policy uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on America’s small businesses, according to Tom Sullivan, vice president of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In today’s episode of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business...
Chinese TANK 700 and WEY 80 vehicles unveiled at SPIEF
TASS
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June 18, 2025
MOSCOW, June 18. /TASS/. Chinese premium automotive brand TANK showcased its TANK 700 and WEY 80 models at its exhibition stand at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to a TASS correspondent. Previously, organizer of...
Inside the bustling small business in Suffolk supporting firms to go global
Ipswich Star
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June 18, 2025
She is the founder of Sell Beyond - Amazon Management Consultants and works alongside companies to help them grow in a competitive marketplace. She gleaned her knowledge from 15 years of working in start-up marketing and financial consulting -...
MDEC spearheads Johor’s bid to become Asia’s tech powerhouse, says digital transformation chief
Malay Mail
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June 18, 2025
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) plays a leading role in realising Johor’s aspiration to become Asia’s digital hub through various strategic initiatives and inter-agency collaborations. MDEC chief of...
National Bank of Uzbekistan: a key institution in deepening investment cooperation with China
China Daily
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[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU), founded in 1991, has a leading position in the banking system of the Republic of Uzbekistan and is an active participant in the country's ongoing reforms. Since gaining...
Imagining the Near-Future of American Irregular Warfare in the Indo-Pacific
Small Wars Journal
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June 18, 2025
The Environment Malign actors deploy cyberattacks, economic coercion, disinformation, and illicit gray zone tactics to destabilize the modern Indo-Pacific region. Competition in the region is currently not characterized by kinetic engagements—it...
PNB shares in focus following completion of 21% stake sale in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
Punjab National Bank (PNB) shares are likely to be in focus on Wednesday, June 18, after the lender announced the completion of its stake sale in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (ISARC). The bank has offloaded its entire 20.90%...
Taking the tech measure of China’s ‘Little Giants’
Asia Times
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June 18, 2025
The “sudden” success of China’s DeepSeek has drawn global attention to the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) ecosystem that Beijing is cultivating to find solutions to its domestic and external economic challenges. One of the key pillars of...
Jainik Power Shares Debut Below Issue Price On NSE SME Platform
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jun 17 (KNN) Jainik Power and Cables Limited commenced trading on the NSE SME platform on Tuesday, opening at Rs 82 per share, representing a decline of more than 25 percent from its initial public offering price of...
PNB Sells Entire 21% Stake In India To ISARC For ₹34 Crore; Sells 2.09 Crore Shares Of The Asset Reconstruction Company For ₹16.29 Per Share
Free Press Journal
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi: State-owned Punjab National Bank on Tuesday said it has sold its entire 21 per cent stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (ISARC) for Rs 34 crore.In March, the Reserve Bank of India had granted approval for change in...
Small business briefing covers tax policies and independent contractor rules
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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June 16, 2025
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedInBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn In the latest episode of The Small...
Strengthening India’s R&D ecosystem to power the next wave of global medicines
ETGovernment
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June 18, 2025
Strengthening our capabilities in novel drug and biologics development is essential.India today stands at a pivotal juncture in its pharmaceutical journey. While the country has rightfully earned global recognition as the “pharmacy of the world”...
National Bank of Uzbekistan increases strategic ties with Chinese partners
China Daily Global
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The headquarters of the National Bank of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. [Photo provided to China Daily] Over the past few years, Uzbekistan has established itself as a focal point for investors and strategic partners in Central Asia. Since the launch of...
How two Perth founders built Australia’s destination for Japanese knives
Inside Small Business
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June 18, 2025
In 2018, Ben Stieger came home from Japan with a handmade chef’s knife and an idea he couldn’t shake. Alongside his friend and co-founder, Sam Haigh, the pair launched Chef’s Edge: A small online store built from their kitchen bench, driven by a...
Navigating Now: How to protect your small business from the latest round of tariffs
Yahoo Finance
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Tariffs will make it harder for many small businesses to afford imports, especially Chinese imports. To help mitigate rising costs, keep your business finances separate from your personal finances, rethink your income streams and look for local...