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Global ETFs hit record $17.34tn in AUM
Assets invested in the global ETF industry hit a new milestone with a record US$17.34 trillion at the end of July – surpassing the previous high of $16.99 trillion set just a month earlier. During July, the ETFs industry globally gathered net...

International market favours innovative and beautiful Made-in-Myanmar handicrafts
Messe Frankfurt press conference and networking event in progress. Made-in-Myanmar handcrafts are more popular in the international market because of their design, innovation and quality, said Mr Stephan Kurzawski, Senior Vice President of...

Consumer confidence declines and economic climate increases in August
The latest ‘Business and Consumer Confidence Surveys’ by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) revealed that the consumer confidence indicator declined due to negative contributions from expectations regarding the country’s future economic...

Consumers Are Still Frustrated By Poor Product Data, Survey Finds
Despite advances in technology, brands are still falling short when it comes to providing shoppers with accurate and detailed product information, according to a new global survey from product-experience company Akeneo. The study, which polled...

International politics: Nigeria’s proposition in evolving global trade and investment
Following decades of liberalisation, the global trade-and-investment regime is undergoing a structural recalibration. Major economies are increasingly deploying targeted protectionist measures and “economic security” controls to shield critical...
Global Trade: emerging markets may reshape the future of Brazilian exports
As the global trade landscape continues to evolve, Brazil finds itself at a strategic inflection point. With traditional powerhouses such as the United States, China, and the European Union navigating geopolitical tensions and logistical...

Global Farmlands Already Grow Enough Food to Feed 15 Billion People but Half of Calories Never Make It to our Plates
Credit: ZME Science. Each year, farms around the world produce more than enough food to feed everyone—yet much of it never reaches our plates. Although not yet peer reviewed, a new study led by Paul C. West at the University of Minnesota finds...
Global Production Quickly Ramping Up for Drone Industry Specific to Defense and Military Operations
MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2025 -- The military drone market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various military applications such as intelligence,...
National Bow Tie Day arrives with charm, color and a touch of old school cool
The bow tie, once a quiet symbol of old-school formality, is making a bold comeback in unexpected places. From TikTok trends to handmade Etsy drops, it’s popping up on red carpets and indie lookbooks alike. As conversations shift from tradition to...

“International trade should happen as per our will, not under…
“Sangh’s work is based on purity of love and devotion to society” – Dr. Mohan Bhagwat New Delhi– Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday, August 27, said that Balance in society and individual life is...
International meeting to advance gene editing in aquaculture
The meeting is set to take place from 19 to 20 November in Puerto Varas, Chile, bringing together leading national and international experts in gene editing. Among the guest speakers are Dr Alison Van Eenennaam, cooperative extension specialist in...

Global company expands Central Pa. presence
DP World is expanding its presence in Central Pennsylvania with the launch of a new 249,600-square-foot multi-customer warehouse in Middletown. The logistics company‘s facility, which is designed for flexibility and scalability, is expected to...

Global postal services to pause some US deliveries on tariffs
Postal services, including the UK’s Royal Mail and Germany’s DHL said they would suspend deliveries until they had proper systems in place to deal with the new rules, according to the BBC. From 29 August the US is ending its de minimis exemption...

British Retail Consortium appoints Jo Whitfield as chairman-elect
GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS 28 August, 2025 | by TRB News Team The British Retail Consortium has selected Jo Whitfield to succeed Andy Higginson as its new chair. She will take up her new role on 2 October when Higginson’s tenure expires. With 25...

Food manufacturers are leveraging predictive AI to prevent costly waste and create new products
For years, packaged food companies and the agricultural manufacturers they work with have used AI to help increase crop yields and create more desirable food formulations for consumers. Now, the food-manufacturing industry has a new AI tool for...

N.J. football preview, 2025: A look at the SFC National White Division
National White Division If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal...

Get ready for IFSA Global Expo 2025
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo. From 9 to 11 September the show floor at Long Beach Convention Center (LBCC) in California will feature a diverse lineup of exhibitors, showcasing...

Gen X take spending crown – What it means for retail and payments
For decades, retailers have fixated on Baby Boomers and Millennials as the twin pillars of consumer spending. Yet a quiet generational shift is underway. Gen X take spending crown In 2025, Generation X – those born between 1965 and 1980 – are set...

Korean AI Semiconductors Challenge Global Market
Neural processing units (NPUs) account for 1% of the global semiconductor market. This year, South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor startups are actively entering this still nascent market, presenting a challenge. This is due to...

The Quikrete Industry Dashboard shows shaky consumer confidence
The Week 35, 2025 edition of the Quikrete Industry Dashboard kicks off with August’s Consumer Confidence Index, which was released on Tuesday. The Conference Board’s monthly data reveals a drop in sentiment and broad reservations about the...