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Lawrence Ellyard's IICT: Professionalising Australia's Wellness Sector for Global Impact

As Australia's wellness market grows, the International Institute for Complementary Therapists is bringing structure and credibility to an industry traditionally overlooked by regulators and insurers.

The Booming "Sleep Tourism" Industry and How to Recreate It at Home

Sleep tourism has become popular lately, but you don't have to leave your house to enjoy it. Recreate the experience at home with these tips.

Anthony Godley's Cultural Intelligence Training Method Transforms How BPO Agents Connect with Global Clients

At most business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, success is tallied in spreadsheets. Quicker response times, more calls answered, leaner staffing models. But at Logix BPO, Anthony Godley approached the equation from a different direction—one that emphasized empathy over metrics.

Perth Home Brokers Offers Personalised Solutions for Every Client

Perth's skyline is getting a new star as Nitesh Jha reimagines every homeowner's buying journey. As the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Perth Home Brokers, Jha has made it his mission to simplify the process for first buyers.

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Equities were mixed in Asia as the China-US trade deal rally ran out of steam

Stock Markets Fluctuate As China-US Trade Euphoria Fades

Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out.

AFP news May 14, 2025

French crypto wealth has attracted a string of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings

France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

The French interior minister said Wednesday he will meet with cryptocurrency professionals to discuss how to prevent future kidnappings for ransom following several such high-profile cases in France.

AFP news May 14, 2025

The Nutifood–ViPlus joint venture shows how Vietnamese companies are beginning.

The First Vietnamese Dairy Venture To Break New Ground In Australia's Heartland

Nutifood and ViPlus Dairy's new joint venture, GippsNature, marks Vietnam's first globally co-founded premium milk brand.

Selena Field May 14, 2025

Many Central European and Balkan states rely on exports to Germany to support their economies

US Tariffs Hit Central Europe, Balkans Growth: Europe Bank

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

AFP news May 13, 2025

SoftBank Group has been actively investing in AI under its flamboyant founder and CEO Masayoshi Son (R)

Japan's SoftBank Posts $7.8 Bn Annual Net Profit

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years.

AFP news May 13, 2025

Like many peers, Nissan is finding it difficult to compete against Chinese electric vehicle brands

Nissan Posts $4.5 Bn Annual Net Loss, To Cut 20,000 Jobs

Japan's Nissan posted an annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

AFP news May 13, 2025

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hailed 'substantial progress' in the trade talks with China

Markets Rally After China, US Slash Tariffs

Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials slashed tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fuelling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.

AFP news May 12, 2025

Wei Wang's Entrepreneurial Pivot: Lessons from Ice Cream Empires to Mental Health Innovation

Wei Wang's story is a portrait of a woman who has navigated capital markets, cultural taboos, and personal disappointment to arrive at a vision of entrepreneurship grounded in ethics.

Vivienne Ashford May 09, 2025

What Makes Entrepreneurs' Organization Standout From Other Entrepreneur-Focused Networks?

In a business world obsessed with competition, EO leads the path to building a global network of entrepreneurs where the real currency is trust, and the real value is peer-to-peer collaboration.

Georgette Virgo May 09, 2025

Donald Trump said he would announce a 'a major trade deal' with 'a big, and highly respected, country' later in the day

Stocks Rise As Trump Signals US-UK 'Trade Deal'

Stock markets and the dollar rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump touted plans to unveil a "major trade deal" with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations.

AFP news May 08, 2025

Automobiles accounted for around 28 percent of Japanese exports to the United States last year

Toyota Cites Tariffs As It Forecasts 35% Net Profit Drop

Japanese auto giant Toyota forecast on Thursday a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for the current financial year, citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors.

AFP news May 08, 2025

In early April, Nintendo revealed details about the Switch 2, a hybrid console like its predecessor

Nintendo Forecasts 15 Million Switch 2 Sales In 2025-26

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line.

AFP news May 08, 2025

State-owned Emirates Group operates the world's largest long-haul carrier.

Emirates Airline Group Announces Record $6.2 Bn Gross Profit

Dubai's Emirates Group, which includes the Middle East's biggest airline, announced on Thursday gross annual profit of $6.2 billion, its third record in three years.

AFP news May 08, 2025

The layoffs come as Meta has cut its third-party fact-checking in the United States and overhauled its content moderation policies

Meta Content Moderator Cuts Over 2,000 Jobs In Spain: Union

Canadian tech firm Telus International, tasked by Meta to moderate content on its social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will slash over 2,000 jobs in Barcelona, a Spanish union said Monday.

AFP news May 06, 2025

Ford displayed its new Lincoln Navigator at an auto show in Shanghai last month

Ford Sees $1.5 Bn Tariff Hit This Year, Suspends 2025 Forecast

Ford reported a 65 percent drop in first-quarter profits Monday, citing a near-term drag on auto sales from new vehicle launches, as it withdrew its forecast amid tariff uncertainty.

AFP news May 06, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration had received 'very good' trade proposals as countries look to avoid steep tariffs

Stocks Diverge As Traders Await Fed Rates Meeting

Stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate meeting for signs of the outlook for the tariffs-hit economy.

AFP news May 06, 2025

The combined DoorDash and Delivery food delivery service will have a presence in over 40 countries, serving around 50 million monthly active users

DoorDash Agrees GBP2.9 Billion Takeover Of Deliveroo

US delivery service DoorDash has agreed to take over UK peer Deliveroo in a deal worth GBP2.9 billion ($3.9 billion), according to a joint statement on Tuesday.

AFP news May 06, 2025

Apple chief Tim Cook says most of the iPhones brought into the United States will originate in India as the tech company tries to soften the blow from the US trade war with China

Apple Expects $900 Mn Tariff Hit, US IPhone Supply Shifts To India

Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and were disrupting its supply chain.

AFP news May 02, 2025

Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains and as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs

Stock Markets Gain As China Mulls US Tariff Talks

European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.

AFP news May 02, 2025

Hong Kong, a special administrative region in China with its own trade policies, has not followed Beijing's lead in imposing retaliatory tariffs

Hong Kong Posts 3.1% Growth, Warns Of Trade War 'Risk'

Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the city's government said Friday, though it warned US tariffs had heightened "downside risks" in the global economy.

AFP news May 02, 2025

TikTok has been in the crosshairs of Western government for years over fears personal data could be used by China for espionage or propaganda purposes

TikTok Fined 530 Mn Euros In EU Over China Data Transfer

TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities.

AFP news May 02, 2025

Analysts say that Musk's prominent role close to Trump is a likely factor in the sharply lower Tesla sales in Europe

Tesla Sales Plunge Further In France, Down 59% In April

Sales of Tesla cars in France plunged 59 percent in April, piling on more bad news for the electric vehicle company run by Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to US President Donald Trump.

AFP news May 01, 2025

Japanese stocks rose Thursday as traders weigh a central bank policy announcement and markets digested data showing the US economy shrinking in the first quarter

Oil Prices Drop, Stocks Diverge Amid Economic Growth Fears

Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed on Thursday in thin holiday trading, following weak US economic data that added to growth concerns.

AFP news May 01, 2025

China has repeatedly denied that it is already in talks with the United States over the hefty tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration

US Reaching Out To China For Tariff Talks: Beijing State Media

United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered markets and global supply chains, a Beijing-backed outlet said on Thursday citing sources.

AFP news May 01, 2025

The better-than-expected data appears to be linked to advance purchases in the United States, before US tariffs came into effect

Eurozone Economy Grows More Than Expected Despite US Tariff Turmoil

The eurozone economy expanded more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs but global trade tensions threaten more pain and near stagnation in 2025.

AFP news Apr 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to soften the blow from the 25-percent tariffs that he imposed on car imports earlier this month

More Automakers Drop Earnings Guidance Over Tariffs

Germany's Mercedes-Benz and US-European group Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat, joined other automakers Wednesday in suspending their annual financial guidance because of uncertainty over US tariffs.

AFP news Apr 30, 2025

Australians Cut Back On Meat, Alcohol, And Bottled Water As Cost-Of-Living Pressures Bite

Despite the more cautious consumer behavior, Coles Group posted a rise in overall sales revenue, reaching AU$10.4 billion for the third quarter -- an increase of AU$400 million compared to the same period last year, largely driven by its supermarket operations.

Vidhya CK Apr 30, 2025

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