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UK Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Ties with Morocco – International Edition
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On Wednesday, the British government reiterated its dedication to strengthening ties with Morocco, praising the country as a “reliable ally.” The statement was made by Ben Coleman, the UK’s Trade Envoy to Morocco and West Africa, at the 8th “Morocco Capital Markets Days” conference, which took place in London City—the heart of the nation’s…
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CalMac Secures New Ferry Service Contract in Direct Award
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The contract for operating Scotland’s west coast ferry services going forward has been directly granted to the current publicly owned operator, CalMac Ferries Ltd. The Scottish government stated that the focus of the service would shift towards a “public service model,” rather than operating on a commercial basis. The contract for the Clyde and…
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Vietnamese Café Steals Spotlight in HCMC, Where Starbucks Once Paid $29K Monthly
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An upscale Vietnamese coffee establishment has assumed control of a premium retail location on Han Thuyen Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, approximately eight months following the closure of Starbucks at this prominent site. Adored – The three-story property is currently leased by World Coffee from Vietnam for VND700 million monthly, slightly…
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Kenya Power Reveals Secrets to Slash Monthly Electricity Bills
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The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has introduced adjustments to the electricity rates for the financial year 2025/26. KPLC explained that the price of electricity or the monthly bill sent to customers is determined by the tariff The utility company mentioned that customers have the ability to lower their monthly electricity expenses and…
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Morocco’s Casablanca Stock Exchange Set to Launch Derivatives Market for Enhanced Liquidity
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The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) in Morocco plans to introduce a new derivatives market over the next few weeks, according to its CEO, as an initiative to increase liquidity. Reuters . Tarik Senhaji, who leads CSE, mentioned that this step intends to expand the range of investors involved by permitting stakeholders to adopt both…
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Wellfa Boosts Retail Reach with Tata 1mg and Reliance Freshpik, Strengthening Commitment to Consumers
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PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra), [India], May 8: Wellfa, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand under Advanced Enzymes Technologies Ltd., known for its dedication to producing top-notch daily nutritional supplements enhanced with enzymes and probiotics, has made considerable progress by broadening its presence through partnerships with some of India’s leading retailers. This expansion marks an important…
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Luxury Brands in China Cut Discounts to Restore Value
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Balenciaga, Versace, Valentino, and their contemporaries are shifting strategies to highlight exclusivity and draw steady expenditures from affluent customers. Several high-end brands are reducing deep discounts in China with the aim of restoring their exclusive image to attract affluent customers whose purchasing power remains less affected by economic downturns. None of the items offered…
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Century Park Seized by Receivership as Investor Billy Cheung’s Troubles Mount
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The hospitality venue known as Century Park has fallen into receivership and is being managed by a tax advisory firm amidst the escalating fiscal challenges faced by its proprietor, Chinese national Billy Cheung. As per an authoritative declaration, Century Park now operates under the jurisdictional oversight and operational command of PricewaterhouseCoopers Rwanda Limited (PwC).…
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Customs Unveils Digital Revolution: Form M Integration into B’Odoggwu Trade Portal Sets New Standards (International Edition)
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Mkpoikana Udoma Port Harcourt — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a pilot program for handling Form M using their internally developed B’Odoggwu Unified Customs Management System, signaling an important step forward in digitizing Nigeria’s trade facilitation processes. The move is seen as a major stride toward streamlining customs documentation, boosting efficiency, and…
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Starmer’s US Trade Deal Leaves Pharma Sector Behind, Covering Only a Quarter of UK Exports
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The British public is reflecting on the effects of Keir Starmer referred to the trade agreement with the U.S. today, noting that statistics indicate it encompasses roughly one-fourth of Britain’s total exports. The agreement dramatically unveiled by the Prime Minister and the U.S. President last evening aims to reduce tariffs From 25 percent down…