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Trump tariffs: Tunisia among countries hit with trade letters
US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs against more than a dozen countries on Monday as he increases pressure on America's trade partners to negotiate on deals. In the letters posted on his Truth Social media platform, Mr Trump said he was...

Elon Musk hints at his next business venture
After a year of losses, Elon Musk has revealed details about his new business venture. The Tesla founder sees a promising future in drone production, positioning himself as a new threat to China, which currently dominates the sector. The European...

Singapore Warns International Banks Over Money-Laundering
By: Toh Han Shih Singapore has put international banks on notice that the island republic is not going to allow itself to be used as a bolt-hole for dirty money, introducing new and stronger laws against money laundering, as well as levying the...

Business : Diversification Ensures Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient
By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the...

Local credit unions will beat the pillar banks in the race to offer customers instant transfers
These instant transfers are part of the Single Euro Payments Area (Sepa) system, which was designed to simplify euro-denominated cross-border payments within the EU and make them as fast and simple as domestic transfers. Typically, Sepa transfers...

CII chief Rajiv Memani calls for competitive push as India moves ahead with key trade deals
As India pushes forward on multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with global partners, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Rajiv Memani has called for a sharper domestic focus on competitiveness, local manufacturing, and policy...

Negotiating from strength: Goyal on trade deal with US
With the Congress criticising the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India “negotiates from a position of strength and doesn’t operate under external deadlines”. He also...

India-EFTA Trade Deal Expected To Take Effect Within Months: Piyush Goyal
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect in the coming months, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal...

India-EFTA Trade Deal Expected To Take Effect…
New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect in the coming months, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday. The...

India negotiates from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal after Congress jab
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: Goyal on US trade deal
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also...

‘We Negotiate From Position of Strength, Not Under Deadlines’: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on India-US Trade Deal After Congress Jab
Bengaluru, July 5: With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also accused...

Payment Tech: Enhancing Fan Experiences and Boosting Economy
From contactless payments to secure online ticketing, payment technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping major events like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. In his guest commentary for finews.first, Santosh Ritter, Country Manager Switzerland &...

India does not negotiate under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade talks
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
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...

India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented in next couple of months: Piyush Goyal
The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is likely to come into force in the next couple of months, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The two sides signed the Trade and Economic...

Payment Tech: Enhancing Fan Experiences and Boosting Economy
Freitag, 04. Juli 2025 15:30 From contactless payments to secure online ticketing, payment technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping major events like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. In his guest commentary for finews.first, Santosh Ritter,...

Mercosur and EFTA finalize free trade agreement
Mercosur, South America's leading trade bloc, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized a trade agreement. EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,...

MERCOSUR-EFTA pact to unlock 97% export market access
The Signatory State Parties of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) have announced the conclusion of the negotiations of a Free...

Mercosur-EFTA deal: South America, Europe forge new economic corridor with free trade pact
South America’s largest trading bloc, Mercosur has signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after 10 years of negotiation amid global economic uncertainties read more South America’s largest trading bloc,...