Category: Business

The economic consequences of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China are beginning to take a visible toll on global trade patterns. According to recent reports, U.S. ocean freight bookings from China had plummeted by nearly 65 percent before this week’s announcement regarding tariff reductions. This dramatic decline underscores the growing economic […]

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is back in the Senate. Sponsors are claiming—again—that the latest version won’t censor online content. It isn’t true. This bill still sets up a censorship regime disguised as a “duty of care,” and it will do what previous versions threatened: suppress lawful, important speech online, especially for young people. […]

Doha, 20 May 2025 – Qatar Airways Group announced on Monday a record profit of $2.15 billion for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, driven by strong passenger demand and continued recovery in global air travel. The state-owned aviation group reported total revenues of $23.4 billion, up from $22.1 billion in the previous fiscal […]

Shanghai – May 2025 — Copper inventories in warehouses managed by the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) have posted a significant recovery this week, rising 34% to 108,142 metric tonnes. The sharp increase ends several consecutive weeks of destocking, which had been driven largely by strong export flows to the United States and robust domestic demand. […]

RXR has acquired the landmark 590 Madison Avenue office tower in Manhattan’s prestigious Plaza District for nearly $1.1 billion, according to Bloomberg and other media reports. The transaction marks the most expensive office building sale in Manhattan since 2022 and underscores renewed confidence in prime commercial real estate. The 42-story tower—often referred to as the […]

One in four jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to what’s known as generative artificial intelligence – or Generative AI – according to a new joint study from the UN labour agency (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute. The study finds that transforming job descriptions, not widespread job loss, is the more likely result. Generative AI (GenAI) […]

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing titled “Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authorities.” While the government has a legitimate interest in monitoring and mitigating drone threats, it is critical that those powers are narrowly tailored. Robust checks and oversight mechanisms must exist to prevent misuse and to […]

📍 RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin 4 | 🗓 May 28–29, 2025 | 🎟 Free Registration Now Open Ireland’s leading industrial showcase returns this May as the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition 2025 brings together the most influential voices in manufacturing, logistics, innovation, and policy. Hosted by Premier Publishing & Events, this highly anticipated […]

May 19, 2025 — Nippon Steel Corp., Japan’s largest steelmaker, has unveiled plans to invest up to $14 billion into U.S. Steel’s operations if its proposed acquisition of the iconic American steel producer receives regulatory approval. The investment would include as much as $4 billion for the construction of a new state-of-the-art steel mill in […]

May 2025 – Europe’s short-term rental market is experiencing a historic surge ahead of the 2025 summer travel season, with countries including the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and Greece posting record growth in bookings, according to the latest data from AirDNA. Driven by robust traveler demand, easing inflation, and […]