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PM Modi’s UK visit: Could the India-UK FTA be a game changer amidst global trade shifts?
The Indian Express
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July 22, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the United Kingdom (UK) this week. A key part of the trip is expected to be the signing of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). At the conclusion of negotiations in May, Modi described the agreement as a...
Business News | Singapore, Mauritius Lead as Key Hubs for Indian Outbound Investments in April-June Quarter
Latestly
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July 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Singapore received the highest outward FDI from India in the April-June 2025 quarter at USD 2,217.57 million, data compiled by the RBI showed. Among other countries in the Top 5 outward FDI destinations were...
How tax administration act will reshape corporate, personal strategy
Business Day
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July 22, 2025
Gone are the days when tax was an afterthought handled by back-office staff. Today, tax strategy sits at the heart of business and wealth planning. Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Administration Act marks a turning point in how companies and high-net-worth...
Readily Ascertainable - WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin: June 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 21, 2025
Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out. If you have any questions about...
Emirates to launch third daily flight to Mauritius starting December, increasing capacity by over 30%
The Times of India
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The new third daily Emirates flight to Mauritius, operated by a Boeing 777, begins December 1, adding to the existing two A380 services/ Image: Emirates TL;DR New Daily Flight: Emirates adds a third daily Dubai–Mauritius flight from 1 Dec 2025....
Mauritius gets Chagos Islands - and beats UK in financial freedom rankings
Daily Express
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July 15, 2025
Britain is languishing in 21st place in new “financial freedom” rankings while Mauritius – which will reap billions in benefits as a result of the deal which sees it regain sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the UK – shares the top spot with...
Emirates to introduce third daily flight to Mauritius to facilitate travel from airline’s network
Emirates 24|7
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July 21, 2025
In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710,...
Emirates to introduce third daily flight to Mauritius
Breaking Travel News
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July 21, 2025
In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710,...
At 27.84% YtD Return, Nigeria Joins Top Six Best Performing Stock Market in Africa
This Day
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July 21, 2025
Kayode Tokede On the back of 27.84 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) return, theNigerian stock market joined six others as the best performing exchanges in Africa helped by the federal governmentreforms. As of July 18, 2025, the Nigerian Exchange...
Trump expands tariffs: See the full list of targeted countries
Gulf Business
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August 2, 2025
Image: Getty Images In a sweeping executive order, US President Donald Trump has expanded tariffs on imports from multiple trading partners, citing persistent trade deficits and national security concerns. The move follows Executive Order 14257,...
Donald Trump slaps fresh 15% tariff on Ghana, Nigeria, and other African countries
GhanaWeb
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August 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump, has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on a number of African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar. This means Ghanaian goods entering...
Explained: Why UPI has become the backbone of digital economy in India
NewsMeter
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July 20, 2025
New Delhi: India has emerged as a global leader in fast payments, a transformation highlighted in the International Monetary Fund’s recent note, ‘Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability.’ At the core of this transformation...
Donald Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs – the HIGHEST in Africa
The South African
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August 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced that South African goods will be hit with a 30% tariff starting on 7 August, in a move that threatens to derail one of the country’s most critical trade relationships. The tariffs mark the highest imposed on...
Stanbic Bank Beyond Borders: Empowering Zimbabwean Businesses for Regional Integration
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 19, 2025
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe recently held a business breakfast - Beyond Borders Breakfast – which marked a defining moment for Zimbabwean enterprises eyeing regional and international expansion. The high-level engagement brought together financial...
EU imposes sanctions on 18 companies from Azerbaijan, India, China, UAE and Singapore
APA
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The European Union has imposed sanctions on 18 foreign companies from Azerbaijan, India, China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Mauritius as part of its new sanctions package against Russia, APA reports citing the EU's official journal....
Chagos Agreement: A New Chapter for UK-Mauritius Relations
Mauritius Times
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July 18, 2025
Uk-Mauritius Treaty An overall settlement of the chagos saga is nearing completion By David Snoxell On 22 May 2025 a treaty was signed by the Prime Ministers of the UK and Mauritius bringing an end to nearly 60 years of tension in the bilateral...
AfDB approves over $250m for devt projects in Mozambique, Rwanda, and Mauritius
Business Hallmark
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July 18, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the approval of major development initiatives across Africa, including a $17 million grant to support recovery efforts in conflict-affected northern Mozambique, €173.84 million to boost Rwanda’s...
South Africa not a failed state, say market commentators
IOL
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South Africa remains economically and institutionally intact, despite persistent service delivery issues and declining public trust in parts of the state. According to Old Mutual chief economist Johann Els, the country does not meet the definition...
Darshan Denied: Mauritius, Memory, and the Gods in Imperial Custody
Mauritius Times
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July 18, 2025
By Shyam Bhatia In a softly lit hall of the British Museum, incense floats in the air, Sanskrit chants echo in the background, and visitors are invited to experience darshan–the sacred act of seeing and being seen by the divine. The new...
Superyacht industry interest fuels Durban’s blue economy ambitions
IOL
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Durban has taken a step toward positioning itself as Africa’s leading superyacht destination, following a site visit by Italy’s Navigo International, organisers of the global Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE). The delegation spent...