April 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Ireland has recorded a significant increase in new forestry planting in the first quarter of 2025, according to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, who praised the 130% year-on-year rise and encouraged landowners to take advantage of the country’s generous afforestation support schemes. From January to […]
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April 11, 2025 More than 33 million U.S. small businesses—many of which rely heavily on imports from China and other low-cost economies—are facing severe financial stress as sweeping U.S. tariffs begin to take hold. With limited cash flow and few viable alternatives, many of these businesses are warning they could be forced to shut down […]
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Financial health – or financial well-being – is a multidimensional concept that encompasses an individual’s ability to manage finances, cope with shocks, pursue goals, and feel confident about their financial future. Measuring financial health could help government authorities, in particular financial sector authorities, develop policies, regulations, and supervisory tools that enhance financial capability, promote financial […]
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“With no viable peace in sight, the Sudanese are trapped in a humanitarian crisis of industrial proportions,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA. “Two out of three people need aid, that’s 30 million people…This, of course, demands a massive ramp-up of international support; what we see instead is donors pulling […]
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Athens/Abu Dhabi – April 2025 | UAE-based Masdar has completed its full acquisition of Greece’s TERNA ENERGY, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s renewable energy sector. The €3.2 billion transaction, now the largest energy deal in Greek history, gives Masdar 100% ownership of TERNA and strengthens its foothold across the continent’s green energy transition. The […]
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Mumbai, India – April 2025 | In a landmark push toward sustainable transport, GreenLine Mobility Solutions, backed by the Essar Group, has announced a $1 billion investment to expand its green logistics fleet and infrastructure across India. The investment includes $275 million in equity from promoters and prominent investors, including Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and […]
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Milan, April 2025 – In a landmark move uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury fashion houses, Prada has agreed to acquire Versace for €1.25 billion (approx. A$2.25 billion), according to an official announcement. The deal marks a major shift in the global fashion landscape and is expected to close in the second half of […]
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HARARE – April 2025Zimbabwe has issued its first compensation payments to white farmers displaced during the country’s controversial land reform programme more than two decades ago. The government confirmed on Wednesday that US$3 million has been disbursed, marking the initial implementation of a US$3.5 billion compensation deal signed in 2020. The payments, covering 378 farms […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 2025A key U.S. Senate committee has approved former President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the federal government’s $42 billion broadband expansion initiative, advancing the selection to the full Senate for confirmation. The Senate Commerce Committee voted on Thursday to move forward with the nomination of Mark Hollinger, a former telecom executive […]
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NEW YORK, April 2025 — Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for a potential U.S. recession, lowering the probability to 45% from 65%, citing improved near-term economic outlook following former President Donald Trump’s decision to delay planned tariff hikes. The shift in outlook marks a notable easing of concerns among market analysts […]
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