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Exclusive: Friends & Family Pet Food Company Gets Singapore Approval for Cultivated Meat
8 Mins Read US food tech startup Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to sell its cultivated meat for dogs and cats in Singapore, a first for Asia. Its inaugural treats will contain 65-70% cultured cells. Friends &...

In pictures: ‘Uncle’ John Daly and ‘fam’ in $440M worth Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore promo
John Daly’s appearance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 has become the talk of the town. The American golfer portrayed a hermit who lives in Gilmore’s garage. The movie was released on Netflix on July 25, and on Saturday, the company shared some...

CK Hutchison: Global conglomerate caught in US-China trade spat
Owned by billionaire Li Ka-shing and founded and listed in Hong Kong, CK Hutchison has a global footprint with businesses in areas as varied as ports and telecommunications. CK Hutchison said on Monday it was in talks with a consortium pursuing...

Rubio Received Meinl-Reisinger: Focus on Trade, Global Tensions, and the Transatlantic Partnership
A key topic of the meeting was the simmering trade dispute between the U.S. and the EU. In mid-July, U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 30 percent on EU goods, which are set to take effect on August 1. After the meeting,...

Jai Lai Cafe was a Columbus dining fixture for more than six decades
The Jai Lai Café in Columbus was a beloved local institution with a rich history. It first opened in 1933 on North High Street, just after Prohibition ended. Flashback: These restaurants topped the Columbus food scene in 1975Started by Jasper...

This small European nation has no airport, no currency, yet is richer than most nations; the answer may surprise you; know more about the nation
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein remains one of Europe’s most fascinating hidden gems. Despite its tiny size, this nation functions uniquely without its own airport, independent currency, or even a native official...

Azerbaijan-Austria trade sees sharp growth in first half of 2025
Azerbaijan-Austria trade sees sharp growth in first half of 2025 28 July 2025 18:14 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Austria witnessed significant growth in the first half of 2025 Access to paid information is limited Find the plan...

Starmer and Reeves should prepare UK for wealth tax, say top economists
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been urged by a group of the world’s leading economists to use the autumn budget to prepare Britain for the introduction of a new wealth tax to tackle “extreme” levels of inequality. With the government under...

EU regulations impose heavy costs on US companies, study finds
The European Union‘s stringent tech regulations are imposing nearly $100 billion per year on American companies operating within the 27-member bloc, according to a new study released Monday morning.As much as $97.6 billion is incurred annually by...

Weeks after Christian Horner's exit, Red Bull Austrian board set to take over a bigger role at Milton Keynes: Reports
Red Bull sacked Christian Horner in a sudden change of events, warranting a restructuring at the helm of the team. While it was initially understood that the restructuring would take place with the team's employees taking up various roles, a new...

FM Szijjártó: von der Leyen caused serious damage to the European economy, praised China
The tariff deal between the European Union and the United States reached on the weekend provided further evidence that an urgent leadership change in Brussels is needed, as the deal could have happened earlier, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

Neutrality Under Scrutiny: Austria Considers NATO Membership in Response to Growing Russian Threats
Austria’s long-held policy of neutrality is facing fresh scrutiny, as Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger openly questioned whether the doctrine still ensures national security in the face of rising global tensions and an increasingly assertive...

Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Age
How can the Public and Private Sectors hold onto the unprecedented shifts of AI, Robotics, and Digital Innovation? How can these modern intelligent technologies intersect with the amplified needs for interconnected future policy and regulations in...

North Korea reduced trade deficit but remained reliant on China in 2024: Report
North Korea reduced its trade deficit with China in 2024 but remained highly dependent on its biggest economic partner, according to a new report, which found that Pyongyang also expanded ties with foreign partners as diverse as Argentina,...

Will EU lose out as SE Asia strikes trade deals with US?
Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines have struck separate deals with the White House in recent weeks to significantly reduce the tariffs the US will levy on their exports, as the August 1 deadline looms. To access the market of the world's...
Karl Nehammer appointed new Vice-President of the European Investment Bank
Former Chancellor of Austria will join the EIB Management Committee. Vice-President Nehammer will start on 1 September, succeeding Swedish Vice-President Thomas Ostros. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of...

Gunther to walk away from WWE for a while due to real-life issue after losing World Title? Exploring the possibility
Night One of WWE SummerSlam 2025 ended with a shock as the World Heavyweight Championship changed hands twice in a single night. Gunther and CM Punk competed in a technical war in the main event, which undoubtedly stole the show. Punk managed to...

INVL Renewable Energy Fund I Secures New Kommunalkredit Financing For Solar Energy Projects In Romania
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, which is managed by INVL Asset Management and invests in renewable energy projects, signed a new EUR 29.3 million loan agreement with Kommunalkredit Austria AG (Kommunalkredit)....
Tractive Acquires Whistle from Mars Petcare, Adds to Leadership in Global Pet Tech Market
Tractive, a global leader in GPS tracking and pet health insights, today announced it has acquired Whistle, the connected pet wearable brand owned by Mars Petcare. This strategic acquisition adds Whistle’s customer base and technology assets to...

Corporate America turned coffee shops into cubicles. A more human cafe culture is fighting back.
I’ve only been kicked out of a coffee shop once — in Sarajevo — by its Muslim Bosniak owner, a flustered old man whose extent of the English language, in that moment, began and ended with the crystal-clear command “OUT!” My crime? I pulled out my...