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India does not negotiate under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade talks
India Today
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July 5, 2025
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He accused the Congress of "negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest" during the UPA...
We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on U.S. trade deal after Congress jab
The Hindu
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July 5, 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal. File photo: @PiyushGoyal via X With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the U.S., Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 5, 2025) said India negotiates from a...
Jane Street vs Millennium: A US tech feud sparked India’s biggest market probe
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred New York-based trading firm Jane Street from the securities market for allegedly manipulating stock indices using large derivative positions, mainly in the Bank Nifty, which caused...
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 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...
Top 10 most powerful passports in Africa
GhanaWeb
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August 2, 2025
Imagine waking up one morning with the excitement to travel, explore new places, make unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones, and diving into new cultures without the stress of visa applications or the fear of being turned away at a...
The world's best island for 'cheap luxury' - incredible beaches and crystal clear water
Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
If you are dreaming of a paradise sun-kissed tropical island this summer you are not alone. There has been a huge rise in global interest for some island escapism. Perhaps you fancy a luxury villa in the Caribbean or a five star hotel on a Greek...
Executive compensation: Where is transparency?
Mauritius Times
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August 1, 2025
Public sector management Opacity is not the way to go. The concept of “open-data government”, supported by a FOIA, is the new norm in advanced parliamentary democracies By Prakash Neerohoo Last week in Parliament, PMSD MP Adrien Duval asked a...
Full list of Donald Trump’s new tariffs set to come into force next week
Metro
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August 1, 2025
Economists expect the global economy to suffer as a result of the new measures (Picture: Shutterstock) Donald Trump has signed the executive order which will bring into force sweeping new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. In a major...
FRC: Safeguarding Nigeria’s Regulatory Integrity
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Oluchi Chibuzor The recent decision to pause the implementation of certain provisions in the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Amendment Act 2023, following concerns raised by private sector stakeholders, has reignited debate over the balance...
Lenskart DRHP: A Look At The Shareholding Pattern & Top Leaders
Inc42
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July 31, 2025
Omnichannel eyewear retailer LensKart has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator SEBI to raise up to INR 2,150 Cr through a fresh issue of shares. The initial public offering (IPO) will also comprise an offer for...
Brazil’s Pix raises hopes of digital payments system
Gulf Today
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August 1, 2025
Brazil has a new instant payment system, which is backed by the central bank. It is called Pix. Majority of Brazilians are using it to buy vegetables as well as do high-end shopping with it. When people offer to pay, the immediate question the...
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs23bn Treasury bills after auction
EconomyNext
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July 31, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has got a 20 percent tariff in an slew of revised rates announced by President Donald Trump through an executive order. Sri Lanka’s rate is the same or similar to that of Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia (19), Indonesia (19),...
Sri Lanka gets 20-pct Trump tariff
EconomyNext
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August 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has got a 20 percent tariff in an slew of revised rates announced by President Donald Trump through an executive order. Sri Lanka’s rate is the same or similar to that of Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia (19), Indonesia (19),...
Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations
Daily Trust
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August 1, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Other countries affected by the new tariff regime include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ghana, Malawi,...
UPI transactions hit record high of 19.47 bn in July; NPCI limits balance check to 50/day
The Economic Times
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August 1, 2025
New Delhi, The number of transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of 19.47 billion in July, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). In terms of value, it was...
Donald Trump’s tariff chart out: India unchanged at 25%, Pakistan drops to 19%, Bangladesh to 20%. See full list
Business Today
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August 1, 2025
President Donald Trump has cemented a 25% tariff on Indian goods in a sweeping overhaul of U.S. reciprocal trade policy, while slashing tariffs for Pakistan and Bangladesh and unveiling a detailed matrix of new rates for dozens of countries. The...
Trump’s tariff reveal: How is fashion sourcing impacted?
Just Style
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August 1, 2025
Trump’s new tariffs go live on 7 August. Importantly, the universal tariff remains at 10%. But that will only apply to countries with which the US has a trade surplus. Those the US has a trade deficit with, will be impacted by a 15% rate,...
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Reciprocity or retaliation? Trump’s Africa tariffs trigger humanitarian emergency
Firstpost
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August 1, 2025
Africa is a continent of extremes—of breathtaking beauty and brutal hardship. Its savannahs teem with lions, elephants and zebras, while beneath its soil lie vast fossil fuel reserves. Yet, it is also a region that has repeatedly been wracked by...
US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump
The South African
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August 1, 2025
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...