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Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

Nigeria Cement Prices Probed as Regulator Summons the Biggest Producers

Nigeria cement prices rose from about US$7 a bag in January to as much as US$11 by July. The FCCPC has summoned the country's biggest producers to hand over pricing, capacity and export records. The post Nigeria Cement Prices Probed as…

Ukraine's Grain Shipments Are at a Virtual Halt

Russian strikes on the key Black Sea ports of Greater Odesa have been a body blow for Ukraine's farming sector. The ports usually account for about 90% of the country's grain shipments, but flows have virtually halted just as harvests got…

Bessent Gets Short-Term Bond Market Win: 3-Minutes MLIV

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy

Hays Shifts to Hard-to-Replace Roles as AI Reshapes Hiring

Hays Plc will focus on hiring for roles that are harder to replace with artificial intelligence, as recruitment companies globally seek to mitigate the AI threat to the jobs market.

Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison by Chinese court

Hui Ka Yan, who had faced eight charges including misuse of funds and illegally taking public deposits, pleaded guilty in April, following China Evergrande's collapse five years ago after a quarter of a century in operation.

SQM Will Spend US$3 Billion by 2028, Most of It on One Salt Flat

SQM told its second-quarter call it expects about US$3 billion of capital spending across 2026 to 2028, centred on the Salar Futuro project with Codelco. The post SQM Will Spend US$3 Billion by 2028, Most of It on One Salt Flat appeared…

Argentina Just Told Banks How to Lend Dollars to Companies That Do Not Earn Them

Argentina's central bank published the rules for lending dollars to companies that do not earn them, capping the regime at 15% of each bank's FX deposits. The post Argentina Just Told Banks How to Lend Dollars to Companies That Do Not Earn…

Venezuela’s Oil Minister Went to Houston and Signed Two Deals

Venezuela's oil minister signed agreements with SLB and Hunt Oil in Houston and told investors the country is ready to sign production-sharing contracts. The post Venezuela’s Oil Minister Went to Houston and Signed Two Deals appeared first…

Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings

Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues The boss of Travelodge has resigned after widespread criticism of her handling of security failings at the hotel chain, including a…

NSE Said to Plan Allowing Trading Its Shares on Own Platform

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. may allow its shares to trade on its own platform after listing them on rival BSE Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, a move that could eventually shift trading volumes and pave the way for the…