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ADB urges SL to accelerate recovery with fiscal discipline and global trade shifts

Recommends prudent policy choices and regional collaboration The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted Sri Lanka�...

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Scott Dixon, Beverly O’Neill and Jim Michaelian inducted into Motorsports Walk of Fame

Before the 50th Grand Prix of Long Beach, honorees were celebrated for their contributions to the event throughout the y...

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Early 2025 sees 20% drop in Philippine FDI despite recovery signs

Although recovering from the 11-year-low inflows in December last year, foreign investments at the start of 2025 decline...

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HOPPR Unveiled: PayMaster’s latest innovation that transforms ride-hailing and digital credit access

PayMaster, the leading, award-winning digital payments app in Sri Lanka, has announced its launch of HOPPR, a cutting-ed...

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CSE launches in bullish vein, energized by US President’s ‘90-day pause’

The CSE opened yesterday in a bullish manner after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on enforcing incre...

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Siyapatha Finance delivers strong financial performance in FY 2024

Siyapatha Finance PLC announced a strong financial performance for the fiscal year 2024 with the highest recorded profit...

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Vision Care wins Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025 in eye care and hearing aid services

Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision, hearing, and eyewear solutions provider, has been recognized with the prestig...

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ComBank unveils new corporate branch at Head Office

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has transformed its iconic ‘Foreign Branch’ into the ‘Corporate Branch,’ reaffirmi...

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Bhathiya Bulumulla – The Man I Knew

It is hard for me to comprehend or believe that it is one month since Bhathiya passed away on that fateful day, 15th Mar...

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Moscow Dragging Beijing Into Ukraine War By 'Systematic' Recruitment, Zelensky Says

Moscow Dragging Beijing Into Ukraine War By 'Systematic' Recruitment, Zelensky Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelens...

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Trading ideas: Chin Hin, MYEG, MSM, HeiTech Padu, YNH Property, Reservoir Link, SCIB, Sapura Resources, Toyo Ventures, West River

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Bursa Malaysia. Read full story...

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Study finds Trump's 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers US$108bil

DETROIT: A new analysis by the Center for Automotive Research has found that President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs i...

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EARLY-STAGE SITE WORKS COMMENCED AT LINDIANS WORLD CLASS KANGANKUNDE RARE EARTH PROJECT

PERTH, Australia, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) is pleased to announce that early-...

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DoorDash rolls out food delivery robots in Los Angeles

The food delivery company DoorDash announced a partnership with Coco Robotics to bring food delivery robots to sidewalks...

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Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets

Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged...

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EBOS buys SVS Veterinary Supplies, looks to raise up to $275 million

EBOS - the animal and health care company behind well-known pet shop Animates - is raising up to $275 million to buy 100...

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SSR Mining issues production guidance

SSR Mining expects about 40% of its gold production in 2025 to come from its Marigold Mine in Nevada, and the company sa...

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A Decade Of Headwinds

A Decade Of Headwinds Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog,These headwinds will persist for the next decad...

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Publishers Clearing House, known for its ‘Prize Patrol’ sweepstakes, files for bankruptcy

PCH has struggled with rising operational costs and changing consumer habits in recent years....

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Argentina renews US$5 billion currency swap with China for 12 months

The Milei administration was supposed to start paying it back in JuneLa entrada Argentina renews US$5 billion currency s...

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Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?

Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient....

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Thais seen flocking to China

Chinese travel agents have been heavily discounting unsold flight tickets to China to Thais, who are set to flock to the...

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Retailers fear Trump tariffs gloom will worsen footfall on UK high streets

Shoppers stayed away in March as footfall declined 5% and stores worry US trade war could have chilling effectShoppers s...

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Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration To Return Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man

The man was arrested by ICE officials on March 12 and deported to El Salvador because of a “clerical error,” accordi...

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Verve Expands Payment Frontiers with Global Partnerships, Contactless Innovation

Verve, Africa’s domestic payment and token brand, has fortified its digital payments through a series of strategic par...

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Trading measures lifted next week

The government plans to lift temporary measures to reduce volatility on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Market...

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Oldest Post Office scandal victim says new compensation offer 'not good enough'

Betty Brown's offer was increased from 30% to 60%, but still below what she claimed when her life was "destroyed" by sca...

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UK would need ‘extraordinary’ deal to go below 10% tariff, Trump adviser says

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government still hopes an economic deal with America can be reached....

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Watchdog cracks down on ads for prescription-only weight-loss drugs

In the UK, advertising prescription-only medicines to the public is prohibited....

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Ways to ‘get clarity’ over finances suggested as 22% of people feeling downbeat

Concerns about the economy and not having enough money for savings were among the reasons for people feeling the financi...

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FMA files criminal charge against former financial adviser Prem Gounder over home loan

FMA alleges Prem Gounder used a false document in support of the loan....

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Investor Reminder (TMDX): Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds TransMedics Group, Inc. Investors of April 15, 2025 Deadline

RADNOR, Pa., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs in...

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Nuclear’s Back—but Uranium Supply Isn’t

The nuclear power industry will need additional uranium supply in the medium and long term to ensure adequate supply for...

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STOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Encourages Shareholders of PLYA, BRKL, RDFN, RDW to Act Now

NEW YORK, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered million...

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 10

U.S. stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war cont...

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CFTC Clarifies Views on Regulatory Treatment of Foreign Exchange Products

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interpretive letter providing views on certain foreign excha...

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IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the coun...

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Days leads the Aussies at the Masters and keeps in touch of first round leaders

Cameron Smith looks to play aggressively as Jason Day leads the Australian contingent at the Masters....

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March Deficit Unexpectedly Tumbles To 5 Year Low As DOGE Cracks Down On Democrat Money-Laundering Schemes

March Deficit Unexpectedly Tumbles To 5 Year Low As DOGE Cracks Down On Democrat Money-Laundering Schemes One month ago,...

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Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?

News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?...

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How Versace’s ‘blunder’ opened the door for Prada’s $2.3b takeover

Fashion executive John Idol made a big shift after acquiring Versace in 2018. It did not go to plan and now rival Prada ...

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Oil settles down as investors reassess Trump's tariff flip

Oil prices settled more than US$2 per barrel lower on Thursday, wiping out the last session's rally, as investors reasse...

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Dear Grain Breads Opening New Site in Spring 2025

The company's new location will move into the former home of Tim Horton's...

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Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some ...

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Trump's new tariff on China is 'more of an embargo,' Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday gave investors his read on what steep tariffs on China mean for the U.S. economy....

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Popular Music Business Podcast ‘Promoter 101’ Announces Return

Hosted by Dan Steinberg and Luke Pierce, the show will relaunch with a live taping at the Pollstar Live! conference on A...